Flan Custard Recipe
A rich baked custard, this flan is made in one dish and topped with a luxurious caramel sauce.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325 F and prepare a 10-inch pie plate or 6- to 8-cup round baking dish.
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Melt 1 cup of sugar in a warm saucepan over medium heat, stirring until light golden brown.
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Quickly pour the melted caramel into the prepared dish, tilting to coat the sides.
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Whisk eggs until frothy, then slowly add sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
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Place the caramel-lined dish into a large roasting pan and fill the roasting pan halfway with boiling water.
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Pour the custard mixture into the caramel-lined dish.
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Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
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Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
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To serve, loosen the edges with a knife, invert onto a serving dish, and drizzle with any remaining caramel.