RECIPES

Leche Flan

Caramelized Sugar

1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Put sugar and water in a saucepan. Caramelize in high heat. Pour into and spread on the bottom of the pan.

Ingredients:

12 egg yolks
1 can condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (lemon essence or peppermint extract can be substituted) 
  • Mix well the evaporated milk, condensed milk, egg yolks and vanilla by hand or blender.
  • Gently pour the mixture on top of the caramel in the pan. Fill the pan to about 1 to  1 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Steam for about 20 minutes (the traditional way to make Leche Flan is by open-air steaming on either an open cooking fire or stove top) or until firm. OR
  • Bake for about 45 minutes. Before baking the Leche Flan, place the pan on a larger baking pan half filled with very hot water. Pre-heat oven to about 370 degrees before baking.
  • Let cool then refrigerate.
  • To serve: run a thin knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the Leche Flan. Place a platter on top of the pan and quickly turn upside down to position the golden brown caramel on top.