Last Updated on July 8, 2016 by Ed Joven
The sweet and delicious Leche Flan
Aside from the luscious cakes and salads, leche flan never comes last in the list of Filipinos’ favorites. Leche Flan Recipe is the Filipino version of crème caramel, it is rich in flavor that make the kiddos and adults to go craze over this sweet delight in any ordinary or special occasions such as Christmas and Fiestas. Moreover, this Filipino Dessert can also be included in the popular Filipino coolers like Halo-Halo.
The Leche Flan Recipe does not only satisfy sweet cravings. If you will make Leche Flan a home business, it can also partially sustain the financial needs of the family. Given the fact that most Filipino consumers are inclined to sweets, this delicious dessert can help the family make a living.
Leche Flan Ingredients: |
- 2 whole eggs
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Caramel
- 10 tbsp. sugar
- 4 tbsp. water
Leche Flan Cooking Instructions: |
- Medium heat large pan or a steamer with a litre of water, you must cover it to get the maximum heat.
- Prepare a couple Llanera’s or any deep tins, then divide sugar and water on both tins.
- Heat Llanera on a low fire one at a time until sugar starts to melt, dissolved and syrupy. Turn off the heat when the caramel syrup turns light brown.
- To coat all sides you must tilt the mold around and continue with the other Llanera and set aside to cool.
- In a bowl whisk egg yolks and eggs together, pour in condensed and evaporated milk and whisk, vanilla extract and continue to whisk until combined. Use a strainer and a ladle to transfer milk mixture into tins to get rid lumpy bits and air bubbles.
- Steam for about 30 minutes with a cloth under the lid, to catch water drippings and avoid flan from soggy.
- Check with a toothpick if it comes out clean your done.
- Turn off the fire and transfer on a wire rack and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Refrigerate Leche flan for about 30 minutes before transferring to a plate.
- Serve cold
Leche Flan Recipe is a cherished dessert enjoyed on Christmas and festive occasions.
Anna says
I'm surprised at how few ingredients there are! I thought for sure there was more to it
Novah Tumala Liogan says
il already try it....its so yummy...........i wanna do it again...!
Maria Carla Perez says
Amazing leche flan! my sis' favorite dessert.
Geneliza Kayas says
This recipe is sooooooooo sweet, and my kids love it!
fe says
i love to eat leche plan , its delicious. thanks for sharing this recipe
miss says
ill try it!!!!
Deborah D says
I have all the ingredients!!!!I am making this!!!!!!!Thank you!!!!!
Shauna says
Okay, so I admit that I have never had flan, but it looks yummy!
Pam says
I have never tried this but have always wanted to. Thanks for the recipe!
Liz says
Yum! Suddenly craving for Leche Flan.
Danielle @ We Have It All says
Oh wow, this looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Katherine says
WOW, that looks incredible and easy!
Ashley says
Im not gonna lie, I am no fan of flan, BUT that looks delicious and now I kind of want to make it!
Paula -Growing Up Bilingual says
We love flan and make it at home a lot, thanks for the great recipe Ed.
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
I have never had flan before, but every time I see a picture of it, I can't help but stare. It's one of those things that I think if I ever did get the chance to try it, I just wouldn't stop eating it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
md kennedy says
My gosh, how easy-peasy is that? I always assumed a flan would be difficult to make (thought there was some mysterious handling involved), but you've taken the fear out of it for me. I will certainly give this a try.