Description
Classic flan bars with a rich caramel topping and creamy custard filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until sugar caramelizes to a deep amber color.
- Carefully pour caramelized sugar into a 9×13 inch baking pan, tilting to coat the bottom.
- In a blender, combine eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the caramel in the baking pan.
- Place the baking pan in a larger pan. Add hot water to the larger pan, coming halfway up the sides of the baking pan (water bath).
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Remove from water bath and let cool completely.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving platter. Cut into bars.
Notes
- Ensure the caramel does not burn, as it will become bitter.
- The water bath helps the flan cook evenly and prevents cracking.
- Chilling is essential for the flan to set properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: flan, caramel, custard, dessert, Mexican dessert, homemade flan, flan bars