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Aracely's Flan

SUBMITTED BY: Aracely Pusch PHOTO BY: Lemmonsgirl

"This is a very authentic and simple flan recipe that is steamed not baked. It has been passed down through 4 generations and is requested at every family gathering. It is to die for!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 12 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 10 egg yolks
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Whisk together the yolks, condensed milk, and evaporated milk; set aside. Melt margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar; keep stirring until the brown sugar has dissolved, and is smooth. Evenly spread the sugar over the bottom of a pie plate, then pour in the custard. Cover with foil. (See note at bottom.)
  2. Fill a large pot approximately 3/4 full with water and bring to a simmer on the stove. Place the pie plate over the simmering water and cook for 65 to 70 minutes, until flan has set. Remove flan from the boiling water and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.
  3. To serve, loosen the flan from the pie plate by running a knife around the edges; invert onto a serving plate. Serve at room temperature or cold.

FOOTNOTE

  • Since this flan is cooked on the stove and not in the oven, it's important to have a pie plate with handles and an appropriately sized, large pan. The two must fit together well, securely holding the pie plate over the simmering water while the flan cooks.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2007 by Marie C.
Wonderful texture and taste. The caramel did not set but that could be because I used the oven... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2007 by mari
This flan is delicious and looks like the kind I order at the Restaurant. I tried many... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by Shoegirl
This was wonderful! I did a warm water bath rather than steaming it....60 minutes at 350 in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2007 by JODILHERNANDEZ
My mexican husband loved this so much he took it to work to show off. Steaming it in the oven... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2007 by sweetpea
Made this for a family get together and everyone loved it. My mother said it was even better... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2007 by Geppetto DeVitis
This was super easy to make and it came out perfect. I did not steam it though (sounded too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2007 by Lemmonsgirl
I liked the idea of making the flan in the bundt cake pan, it made a pretty presentation, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2008 by Football Mom
Very good even if it took longer to make than suggested. I did steam it over a pot of boiling... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2008 by WebsByMegan
Really nice. I did it in 6 ramekins - 50 minutes in a water bath in the oven does the trick. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2008 by jewell
very good, had trouble keeping the steam out of the flan, but it still turned out great! will... MORE