Leche Flan with Whole Eggs
Try this Leche Flan made with whole eggs and easy caramel syrup. It's a creamy and delicious sweet treat the whole family will love!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 6 eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 F.
- 2
In a clear, microwave-safe bowl, combine water and sugar. Stir well under sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Microwave on high for about 4 to 5 minutes or until color changes to honey-gold. Immediately pour into the ramekins or llaneras.
- 4
In a bowl, gently stir eggs and condensed milk until there are no streaks of white.
- 5
Add evaporated milk and stir until well combined.
- 6
Add lime zest and stir.
- 7
Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain mixture.
- 8
Pour into prepared ramekins. Cover ramekins with foil and arrange in a wide, oven-safe dish with about 1-inch of water (water bath).
- 9
Bake in the oven for about 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the custard comes out clean.
- 10
Remove from oven, allow to cool, and refrigerate to set.
- 11
To serve, turn the flan over on a serving plate, ending with caramel on top.