Stovetop Caramel Flan
A silky, melt-in-your-mouth caramel flan made entirely on the stovetop — no oven required! Rich condensed milk custard rests on a golden caramel sauce for a classic dessert with minimal effort. Perfect for dinner parties or everyday indulgence, it never fails to impress.
🛒 Ingredients
10 servings
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 395 g)
- 1¾ cups whole milk (same volume as the condensed milk can)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar (for caramel)
- ½ cup boiling water
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Directions
- 1
Pour the sugar into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat over medium heat without stirring until it melts into a deep golden caramel.
- 2
Carefully pour in the boiling water and stir until a smooth caramel syrup forms. Pour it immediately into the bottom of a round mold.
- 3
In a blender, combine the condensed milk, whole milk, and eggs. Blend for 3 minutes until completely smooth and homogeneous.
- 4
Pour the custard mixture over the caramel in the mold and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- 5
Fill a large pot with about 1 inch of water and set the mold inside.
- 6
Cover the pot and cook over very low heat for 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife — it should come out clean.
- 7
Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before unmolding and serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
Keep the heat extremely low throughout cooking — a gentle steam (not a rolling boil) is the secret to a perfectly smooth, bubble-free texture.
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