How to Make Homemade Flan
One of the simplest desserts to make at home is flan or egg custard, and on top of that it also requires very few ingredients. This means that if you want to prepare an especially delicious dessert easily and without spending too much money, flan is an excellent choice. It's such a sweet and soft dessert, children - and most grown-ups - are sure to love it!
Here at oneHOWTO we have the best flan recipe; try it and have a fun time while cooking with the little ones. This is a quick and easy way to learn how to make homemade flan step by step. Pay attention!
Ingredients:
Steps to follow:
First of all, prepare the caramel which will cover the flan mold. Alternatively, you can also use smaller molds. It depends on how many people you're cooking for!
Put a little water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. In another pan, heat up four tablespoons of sugar. Once the sugar begins to melt, gradually add the hot water and stir until it has the right consistency for caramel - make it as thick or runny as you like. Watch it closely, as sugar can darken quickly, and handle the hot caramel carefully to avoid burns.
Then, pour the liquid caramel into the bottom of the container or mold(s) that you're going to use to make your homemade flan or egg custard. Make sure that the mold is covered on all sides, moving it around so that the caramel spreads evenly, and let it cool. The texture will change. Coat the sides before the caramel cools and sets.
At the same time, preheat the oven to 200ºC (390º F) so that it's ready to cook the egg custard.
Once that's done, mix the eggs, milk and sugar in a bowl or container. Beat the mixture well so that all the ingredients are properly blended together. You can do this with a manual or electric whisk, as you prefer. For a smooth custard, mix until combined without whipping in too much air.
Once the mixture is ready, pour it into the mold or individual cups and put it in the oven. It needs to be cooked in a bain-marie. Thus, you need to put some water into a baking tray or a larger container in which you'll place the flan mold(s). Add enough water to reach partway up the sides of the molds, taking care not to splash it into the custard.
Leave the flan in the oven for about an hour at moderate heat to cook thoroughly. After that time, poke it with a knife, fork or other pointed object and see if it comes out clean. If it doesn't, leave it a little longer before removing it from the oven. The center may still wobble slightly; it will firm up as it cools.
It's very important not to open the oven until that time has passed, since the flan would crumble and flatten.
Once it's done, take the flan out of the oven and let it cool. Then, you only have to remove it from the mold and put it in the fridge if you want to serve it cooler. For easier unmolding, chill it for a few hours and run a thin knife around the edge if needed.
There are many delicious ways to accompany this easy flan recipe; try making dulce de leche or pour some homemade chantilly cream. You're going to love it!
This is how to make homemade flan; if you have any tips or ideas, please tell us in the comments section.
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