Leche Flan

Leche Flan is a dessert made-up of eggs and milk with a soft caramel on top. It resembles crème caramel and caramel custard. This delicious dessert is known throughout the world. It has been a regular item in the menu of most restaurants because of its taste, ease in preparation and long shelf life. It can also be added as a component to build other great tasting dessert creations.

Original recipe from Panlasang Pinoy

Ingredients

  • 10 egg yolks
  • 14oz condensed milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • Instructions

    1. Using all the eggs, separate the yolk from the egg white.
    2. Place the egg yolks in a big bowl then beat them using a fork or an egg beater.
    3. Add the condensed milk and mix thoroughly.
    4. Pour-in the fresh milk and Vanilla. Mix well.
    5. Put the mold (llanera) on top of the stove and heat using low fire.
    6. Put in the granulated sugar on the mold and mix thoroughly until the solid sugar turns into caramel with a light brown color. Note: Sometimes it is hard to find a Llanera (Traditional flan mold) depending on your location. I find it more convenient to use individual Round Pans in making leche flan.
    7. Spread the caramel evenly on the flat side of the mold.
    8. Wait for 5 minutes, then pour the egg yolk and milk mixture on the mold.
    9. Cover the top of the mold with aluminum foil.
    10. Steam the mold with the egg and milk mixture for 30 to 35 minutes.
    11. After steaming, let cool then refrigerate.
    12. Serve for dessert. Share and Enjoy!

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