I absolutely love this Best-Ever Flan. I spent so long looking for the best flan ever: a custard based dessert cooked with a layer of smooth caramel sauce at the bottom which ends up on top when inverted. Flan is a creamy classic the world over although it is sometimes known by its other name: crème caramel.
Although it can be time consuming, it is actually quite simple to prepare the best flan recipe ever. Start by preparing caramel and dividing it between 7 ramekins. If I am cooking for 6 people I always make an extra one as there is always a chance that one of the custard of one of the flans might split (even for a top chef)! Make a custard to top the caramel and bake the flans for 45-50 minutes. Leave to cool. If you are not serving immediately, cover the cooled flans with plastic wrap and place them in a refrigerator until you are ready to serve. You may need to let them come back to room temperature or heat them in the microwave for 30 seconds. And there you have it, the best flan recipe ever guaranteed!
To make Best-Ever Flan, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F and place seven 6 ounce ramekins (or one 9-inch nonstick pan) in a large baking dish and place them somewhere easy to reach.
In a small saucepan, mix 1 cup of sugar with ⅓ cup of water. Cook for 8-9 minutes over medium-high heat, occasionally swirling the saucepan but not stirring. Remove from the heat when the mixture has turned a golden caramel color.
Work quickly to divide the caramel between the ramekins. Gently move the ramekins around to coat the inside with the caramel.
In a large bowl, combine 1¾ cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
In another large bowl, whisk 3 large eggs and 3 egg yolks together with the remaining ½ a cup of sugar until fully combined.
Pour in the cream mixture gradually and mix gently until just combined.
Divide the custard mixture between the ramekins, approximately ½ a cup in each.
Pour hot water into the baking dish so that it comes halfway to the top of the ramekins. Don’t overfill.
Bake the flans for 45-50 minutes until they are just set. They should jiggle slightly when shaken.
Take the ramekins from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool for about 2 hours.
To extract the flans from the ramekins, take a small knife or offset spatula and loosen the edges of the flan carefully. Invert the flan over a serving plate and shake gently until the flan slides out of the ramekin and the caramel pours out on top.
Serve the cooled flan topped with the orange whipped cream and a garnish of orange zest if you wish.
This Best-Ever Flan is a delicious creamy classic. Try it for yourself and don’t forget to come back to leave a review!
I finally found the Best-Ever Flan. After a long search, I tried this recipe and it didnt dissapoint. The caramel was just perfect. I served it on my birthday, and everyone raved about it. I will always make an extra one, just in case. Totaly a keeper.
Amazing!
OMG, the Best-Ever Flan is a game changer! I made it for my mates last weekend, and they were like blown away! The caramel was soooo smooth and the custard? Just divine. Took a bit of effort but totally worth it. Def making this again, no doubt!
Flan easy and scrumptious.
Simply the best!
This Best-Ever Flan is amazing. I made it for my family gathering and everyone loved it. So smooth and creamy, it was a hit with the kids too. Simple to follow.
This Best-Ever Flan turned out perfect. I made it for my husband's birthday, and everyone loved the creamy texture and caramel flavor. So glad I found it.
This recipe is simply amazing! My kids absolutely loved it during our family dinner and asked for seconds. I felt so proud to serve the best flan ever. Thank you for sharing such a delightful treat!
This flan was a hit at our family dinner!
Yummy flan goodness!
Amazing! I made this flan for our family gathering, and it was a total hit! Everyone loved the caramel topping, and I couldn't believe how simple it was to make. Definitely a keeper in my recipe box!
Superb flan recipe
OMG, the Best-Ever Flan is lit! I made this for my bestie bday, and we devoured it in like mins. The caramel was a game-changer, so smooth! I was nervous, but dude, it was super easy. If I can do it, so can you! Totally worth the effort.
Wow, the Best-Ever Flan is absolutely superb. I remember making it for my wife's birthday. It turned out so creamy and delicious! The kids loved it too, I will definitely make it again!
Superb dessert delight!
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