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Leche Flan

Rich Filipino caramel custard - silky, creamy, and intensely eggy.

Mediumโฑ๏ธ 1 hr 10 mins + chilling๐Ÿฝ๏ธ 10

๐Ÿฅ„ Ingredients

  • For caramel:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ยผ cup water
  • For custard:
  • 10 egg yolks
  • 1 can (370ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (390g) condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp calamansi or lemon zest

๐Ÿ“ Instructions

  1. 1

    Make caramel: heat sugar and water until amber, pour into llanera molds.

  2. 2

    Beat egg yolks until pale.

  3. 3

    Add evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla, and zest. Mix gently (avoid bubbles).

  4. 4

    Strain mixture twice through fine sieve.

  5. 5

    Pour over caramel in molds. Cover with foil.

  6. 6

    Steam for 45-50 minutes until set.

  7. 7

    Cool completely, then refrigerate overnight.

  8. 8

    To serve, run knife around edges, invert onto plate.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

  • โœ“Straining is essential for silky texture
  • โœ“Use egg yolks only for richer, denser flan
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins + chilling

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