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Classic Caramel Flan

A silky smooth baked custard topped with rich golden caramel sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Custards & Puddings
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Caramel
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
Custard
  • 4 eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • whisk
  • saucepan

Method
 

  1. Cook sugar and water until caramelized and pour into baking dish.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Pour custard over caramel and bake in water bath at 325°F for 60 minutes.

Notes

Strain custard for smooth texture and chill thoroughly before serving.