The secret to making perfect Flan (Crème Caramel) — The 350 Degree Oven from www.the350degreeoven.com
Introduction
Creme caramel is a classic French dessert that is also known as flan. It is a rich and creamy custard that is baked and then topped with caramel sauce. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the caramel sauce:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
For the custard:
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
A pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. 2. Begin by making the caramel sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. 3. Once the sugar has dissolved, stop stirring and let the mixture come to a boil. Allow the mixture to boil, without stirring, until it turns a deep amber color, about 5-7 minutes. 4. Once the caramel has reached the desired color, carefully pour it into a 9-inch round cake pan. Tilt the pan to coat the bottom and sides with the caramel. Set aside. 5. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups of whole milk and 1/2 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to steam. Do not let it come to a boil. 6. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 3 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, and a pinch of salt. 7. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. 8. Once the mixture is well combined, pour it into the prepared cake pan. 9. Place the cake pan into a larger baking dish and fill the dish with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the cake pan. 10. Carefully transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly. 11. Once the custard is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. 12. Once the custard has cooled, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. 13. When you are ready to serve, run a knife around the edge of the custard to loosen it from the pan. 14. Place a large plate over the top of the pan and invert it to release the custard. 15. Serve the creme caramel with the caramel sauce that is in the pan.
Nutrition
Here are the approximate nutrition facts for one serving of creme caramel:
Calories: 314
Total fat: 14g
Saturated fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 170mg
Sodium: 98mg
Total carbohydrates: 43g
Sugars: 41g
Protein: 7g
Conclusion
Creme caramel is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich and creamy custard and sweet caramel sauce, it is sure to be a hit with your guests. Plus, it is surprisingly easy to make! So why not give this classic French dessert a try?
