Leche Flan

Leche flan

Leche flan, or crème caramel, is a national dessert of the Philippines that is beloved by Filipinos. Introduced by Spanish conquistadores, this decadent dish is a rich, velvety, and satisfying dessert that is also easy to make. Recipe Servings: Serves 4

Prep Time

10 minutes
+ 2 hours resting

Cook Time

50 minutes

Total Time

3 hours

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Kosher

Halal

Ingredients

8 egg yolks
1 cup (240 ml) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup (240 ml) milk
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla essence
1 cup (200 g) sugar

Directions

Whisk egg yolks until foamy. Mix in condensed milk. Add milk and vanilla.
Caramelize sugar in an 8-inch (20-cm) round cake pan over low heat. Tilt pan to coat sides.
Wait 5 minutes before pouring in egg custard. Cover tightly with foil.
Steam for 30–35 minutes.
Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.