Homemade Condensed Milk Flan
This condensed milk flan is pure comfort in a dessert — silky custard under a glossy layer of caramel. It comes together with five everyday ingredients and a quick whirl in the blender. Simple, budget-friendly, and always a hit at the table.
🛒 Ingredients
20 servings
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (about 14 oz / 397 g)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
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Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 °F (160 °C).
- 2
In a saucepan, heat the sugar and water over medium heat without stirring until you get an amber caramel.
- 3
Immediately pour the caramel into the mold, tilting it to coat the bottom and sides.
- 4
Blend the condensed milk, milk, and eggs until completely smooth.
- 5
Pour the mixture into the caramel-lined mold and cover with foil.
- 6
Bake in a water bath for about 40 minutes, until the center is just set.
- 7
Let cool, chill for at least 4 hours, then unmold gently and serve.
💡 Chef's Tip
Don't over-blend the custard — just enough to make it smooth, or too much air will create bubbles. This flan tastes even better made a day ahead, once the caramel has soaked in.
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