Maria-mole Pudim: Creamy Brazilian Flan
This is the Brazilian dessert that never fails to impress: a silky flan made from sweetened condensed milk, cream and a fruity gelatin mix, all crowned with golden caramel. You blend it, chill it, and it does the rest on its own. Perfect for a celebration or a lazy Sunday alike.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 can (395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 box (200 g) table cream or heavy cream
- 1 packet flavored gelatin dessert mix (maria-mole), any flavor
- 250 ml warm water
- 1 cup sugar, for the caramel
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Directions
- 1
Make the caramel: pour the sugar into a ring mould and melt it over medium heat until it turns amber. Stir with a wooden spoon so it doesn't burn, then coat the whole inside of the mould and let it set.
- 2
Dissolve the flavored gelatin mix in the 250 ml of warm water, stirring until no grains remain.
- 3
Pour that into a blender, add the sweetened condensed milk and the cream, and blend for about 3 minutes until perfectly smooth.
- 4
Carefully pour the mixture into the caramel-lined mould.
- 5
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight: the cold is what sets the flan.
- 6
To serve, run a thin knife around the edge, place a shallow plate over the mould and flip it over in one confident motion. The caramel will flow over the top by itself.
💡 Chef's Tip
Don't over-blend, or you'll whip air into the mixture and end up with bubbles and a less clean slice. For stress-free unmoulding, dip the base of the mould in hot water for a few seconds before flipping.
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