Authentic Mexican Flan Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 large eggs
• 3 large egg yolks
• 0.25 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Melt sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it turns into a golden amber caramel, about 10 minutes. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning. Carefully pour the caramel into a flan mold and let it cool completely.
2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and place the rack in the center.
3. In a blender, combine sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, egg yolks, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Add cream and pulse briefly to combine. Pour the mixture over the cooled caramel in the flan mold.
4. Prepare a water bath by lining a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Carefully place the flan mold on the towel in the pan, then place the pan in the oven. Pour boiling water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan mold.
5. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the flan is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to chill thoroughly.
6. To unmold, run a thin knife around the edge of the flan. Place a serving plate over the mold, flip it over, and gently lift the mold to release the flan, allowing the caramel sauce to flow over the custard.

Nutrition

• Calories: 434 kcal
• Fat Content: 20 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 54 g
• Sodium Content: 115 mg
• Protein Content: 9 g
• Cholesterol Content: 207 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 56 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g