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Mexican Flan (Custard)

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This Mexican dessert features Eggs, Sugar, Salt, Evaporated milk, undiluted. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 1188.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Mexican dessert features Eggs, Sugar, Salt, Evaporated milk, undiluted. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 8 Eggs
  • 2/3 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 26 ounce Evaporated milk, undiluted
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla
Directions
  1. 1
    Traditionally this is made with a
  2. 2
    layer of caramelized sugar on the bottom of the pan:
  3. 3
    heat white sugar in a heavy pan until it melts and turns light brown, then quickly and carefully
  4. 4
    pour it into the baking pan and tilt the pan so it runs all over the bottom.
  5. 5
    Beat eggs, mix in sugar and salt, then milk and vanilla.
  6. 6
    Pour into a glass baking dish and set the dish in a pan of hot water in the oven at 350 degrees.
  7. 7
    Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until solid.
  8. 8
    I think it comes out better if you don't stir it while it's cooking.
  9. 9
    Elizabeth Harris

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1188.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59.1g91%
Saturated Fat 32.6g163%
Cholesterol 535.5mg179%
Sodium 1934.9mg81%
Total Carbohydrate 114.2g39%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 112.9g
Protein 62.7g126%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, custard, dessert, eggs, evaporated, flan, mexican, milk, salt, sugar, title, undiluted, vanilla, vegetarian
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