Flan Recipe

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• STEP 1.Prepare the caramel

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• STEP 2.Pour in sugar and enough water to dissolve the sugar.here i have used 1/3 cup of water for 6 tbsp of sugar.

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• STEP 3.Stir until the sugar dissolves.

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• STEP 4.Heat the sugar syrup for caramelizing in a saucepan over a medium low heat.

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• STEP 5.Once it starts caramelizing, do not stir. Just swirl the pan.

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• STEP 6.Do not make it too dark as it will taste bitter.

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• STEP 7.When it reaches a nice golden color, remove from flame.

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• STEP 8.Pour the prepared caramel into ramekins or into moulds of your preference.

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• STEP 9.Swirl the pan well to coat the base of the moulds evenly.

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• STEP 10.Let it set aside and while you make the custard.

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• STEP 11.Prepare the custard

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• STEP 12.Or the custard - add eggs, sugar,vanilla extract and a pinch of salt in a blender.

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• STEP 13.Blend for a few seconds.

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• STEP 14.Then add milk to it and again blend well.

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• STEP 15.We don

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• STEP 16.T want to get too much froth into the mixture as it may cause a foamy layer on top when baked.

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• STEP 17.Strain it into a bowl (for the perfect smooth texture).

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• STEP 18.Pour this mixture into the prepared ramekins.

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• STEP 19.Fill a baking dish with hot water up to a quarter portion of the tray.

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• STEP 20.Place the prepared ramekins in it ).

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• STEP 21.Bake it in a 320 f preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes.

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• STEP 22.Once done, let it cool and then refrigerate it for 4 hours or preferably overnight.

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• STEP 23.Take it out from the refrigerator, carefully run a knife along the sides of the pan.

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• STEP 24.Place a plate over the pan, then slowly turn it upside down.

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• STEP 25.Serve chilled.

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• STEP 26.You can also prepare this in a steamer or pressure cooker.

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• STEP 27.If so, you have to cover the moulds with aluminum foil.

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• STEP 28.Lower the heat once the steam comes out.

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• STEP 29.Never use the weight or whistle.

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