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Leche Flan
Rich Filipino caramel custard - silky, creamy, and intensely eggy.
Mediumโฑ๏ธ 1 hr 10 mins + chilling๐ฝ๏ธ 10
๐ฅ 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
๐ Instructions
- 1
Make caramel: heat sugar and water until amber, pour into llanera molds.
- 2
Beat egg yolks until pale.
- 3
Add evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla, and zest. Mix gently (avoid bubbles).
- 4
Strain mixture twice through fine sieve.
- 5
Pour over caramel in molds. Cover with foil.
- 6
Steam for 45-50 minutes until set.
- 7
Cool completely, then refrigerate overnight.
- 8
To serve, run knife around edges, invert onto plate.
๐ก Pro Tips
- โStraining is essential for silky texture
- โUse 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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