Oven Baked Leche Flan Recipe
Oven Baked Leche Flan is a version of the popular Filipino leche flan dessert dish made by baking in the oven, instead of the traditional method of steaming. This creamy and delicious custard dish has a smooth texture and the right amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Pre-heat oven to 350F
- 2
Heat a saucepan in stovetop. Add the sugar. Continue to cook until is starts to melt. Adjust the heat to low and cook while gradually stirring until sugar turns into caramel.
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Pour the caramel into individual ramekins or llanera (or whatever mold you are using). Let the caramel cool down. Set aside.
- 4
Beat the egg yolks in a mixing bowl.
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Gradually add the condensed milk while beating.
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Slowly pour the fresh milk into the mixing bowl and then add the vanilla extract. Beat until all the mixture becomes smooth.
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Pour the mixture into each ramekin or mold with caramel. Cover the mold with aluminum foil.
- 8
Arrange the covered molds in a roasting tray. Note: it will be better if the molds are a bit elevated. You can place a short wire rack into the roasting tray and arrange the molds over the wire rack.
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Pour boiling water into the roasting tray until the water level reaches 1 to 1 ½ inches.
- 10
Bake the leche flan for 50 minutes.
Timer: 50m - 11
Remove from the oven. Let it cool down.
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Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.
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