Leche Flan

By the Bacosa Sisters 

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Estimated cooking time: 45 minutes

 

Ingredients:

* 1 cup sugar

* 3/4 cup water

* 1 can (390g) evaporated milk

* 1 can (390g) condensed milk

* 10 egg yolks

* 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or lemon essence

 

Cooking Instructions:

* In a saucepan, mix the sugar & water. Bring to a boil for a few minutes until the sugar caramelize.

* Pour the caramelized sugar into aluminum moulds – you can use any shape: oval, round or square.

* Spread the caramel on the bottom of the moulds.

* Mix well the evaporated milk, condensed milk, egg yolks and vanilla by hand or blender.

* Gently pour the mixture on top of the caramel on the aluminum moulds. Fill the moulds to about 1 to 1 1/4 inch thick.

* Cover moulds individually with aluminum foil.

* Steam for about 45 minutes OR

* Bake for about 45 minutes. Before baking the Leche Flan, place the moulds 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 mould to loosen the Leche Flan. Place a platter on top of the mould and quickly turn upside down to position the golden brown caramel on top.

 

Cooking Tips:

You can tell when the Leche Flan is cooked by inserting a knife -if it comes out clean, it is cooked.