Leche Flan
Leche Flan is silky smooth, rich, and creamy with golden caramel. This classic Filipino custard dessert is easy to make and sure to be a crowd favorite.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 9 tablespoons sugar
- 12 egg yolks, from large eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 F.
- 2
Place 3 tablespoons of sugar in each of the three llaneras.
- 3
Set llanera on the stove over low heat and using tongs, move repeatedly over flames until sugar is melted and turns into a golden liquid.
- 4
Continuously tilt and swirl the llanera to ensure even melting and to distribute the liquid on the bottom of the mold. Remo
- 5
Remove from heat and allow caramel to cool and harden. Repeat the process with the remaining llanera.
- 6
In a bowl, combine egg yolks and condensed milk. Stir to combine.
- 7
Add evaporated milk, gently stirring in a circular motion until blended.
- 8
Using a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve, strain egg-milk mixture to remove stray egg whites.
- 9
Pour mixture into prepared llaneras and cover tighly with foil Arrange in a a wide, oven-safe dish with about 1-inch of water (bain marie or water bath)..
- 10
Bake in the oven for about 50 minutes to 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of custard comes out clean.
- 11
Remove from oven, allow to cool, and refrigerate to chill and completely set.
- 12
To serve, turn flan over on a serving plate, ending with caramel on top.