Microwave Caramel Flan
This is the express dessert that rescues any last-minute dinner: a silky caramel flan on the table in barely fifteen minutes. No oven, no water bath — just five ingredients and a glass mould. The caramel cooks right in the dish, and the result is unbelievably smooth.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 1 can of sweetened condensed milk (397 g)
- 1½ cans of whole milk (about 600 ml)
- 4 eggs
- 10 tablespoons of sugar
- 8 tablespoons of water
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Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, condensed milk and whole milk until the batter is completely smooth.
- 2
Pour the sugar and water straight into a glass ring mould, then stir briefly so all the sugar is moistened.
- 3
Microwave the mould on full power for about 5 minutes, until the syrup turns a lovely amber colour.
- 4
Take the mould out and stir the caramel with a spoon so the colour is even.
- 5
For a darker caramel, cook for one more minute, adjusting to your taste.
- 6
Gently pour the flan batter over the caramel, then return the mould to the microwave on full power for 8 to 10 minutes.
- 7
Let it cool down, refrigerate for at least 3 hours, then turn it out onto a shallow serving dish.
💡 Chef's Tip
Microwaves vary from one appliance to another: start with the shortest time and add a minute if needed. Let the flan cool completely before chilling — the cold is what sets the texture. For a clean unmoulding, run a knife blade around the edge before flipping the mould.
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