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Vanilla Flan Recipe

Sweet, creamy and comforting, flan is a universally known Spanish dessert. The rich treat is the perfect finale to a spicy meal, especially when served with a cup of strong coffee.

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Vanilla Flan Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min. + chilling

Yield: 8 Servings

25 35 60

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
5 eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar begins to melt. Using a pastry brush dipped in cold water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, until amber brown, about 25 minutes.
Quickly pour into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan, tilting to coat bottom of pan. Place pan in a large baking pan; let stand for 10 minutes.
In a blender, combine the eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla. Cover and process for 1 minute or until well blended. Slowly pour into prepared baking pan.
Add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove baking pan from water bath; cool for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
To serve flan, run a knife around edge of pan; quickly invert onto a rimmed serving dish. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 356 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 163 mg cholesterol, 147 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Vanilla Flan in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p98