Gather your ingredients to make Cuban flan As noted, the three primary ingredients in this flan are eggs, a can of sweetened condensed milk, and a can of evaporated milk. You’ll also need a generous amount of cane sugar, some water, whole milk, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract.
How To Make cuban flan
- 1 Using flan pot or 2 quart pot with tight fitting lid, place 1/2 cup sugar in pot and caramelize sugar.(do this by melting sugar over medium heat (stirring constanly} until melted and amber in color. Remove from the stove with hot pad and move caramel around on sides of pot (only half way up pot)
- 2 Mix eggs with other 1/2 cup sugar, milk and vanilla and mix well.(I do this with blender dont have to though). Place egg mixture in flan/pot or 2 quart pot cover with flan pot lid or if using 2quart pot place Aluminum foil tightly over pot and place lid on top.
- 3 place pot into another pot big enough to hold the flan pot or 2 quart pot and fill with water until about 1 1/2 inch of water covers sides of smaller pot.
- 4 Bake at 350 degrees for at least 1 hour. but to ensure that flan is done remove lid and stick kitchen knife in center of flan if it comes out clean its done. Remove pot from water pot and cool ompletely.
- 5 When Flan has cooled remove lid/foil and place a dish or plate that is bigger than the top of the flan pot on top, make sure the plate has a small lip as caramel will run. Place one hand on bottom of pot and one hand on top of plate and turn upside down on platter. serve or place in refridgetor covered until serving.
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Ingredients For cuban flan
- 1 c white sugar (divided) use 1/2 cup now then 1/2 cup for caramel later
- 1 can sweetned condensed milk
- 4 eggs
- 2 can evaporated milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
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FAQ
What is flan traditionally made of?
A dessert flan is made of eggs; sweetened condensed milk, cream or whole milk; and flavorings such as vanilla, orange, coconut, or coffee. Because egg-based custard is delicate, flan is baked in a water bath in the oven.
What is the origin of Cuban flan?
Where Did Flan Originate? The Roman Empire is the true origin of this dessert. The word flan is the French equivalent of the Latin word fladon, which comes from the Old High German word “flado,” meaning “flat cake.” Flan was once a savory dish, usually made from fish or meat.
What is the difference between Mexican flan and Puerto Rican flan?
Mexican flan is made with sugar, eggs, milk, and sometimes cream. Puerto Rican flan is made with eggs, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. The Puerto Rican addition of sweetened condensed milk results in a very smooth texture with a rich but not heavy taste.
What is Dominican flan made of?
Making the flan mixture Mix together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and evaporated milk, stir to combine. Sieve to get rid of undissolved egg parts. Pour carefully into the baking pan, trying not to disturb the caramel layer.