Creamy Traditional Puerto Rican Flan

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

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A silky smooth caramel custard dessert, infused with vanilla and made with condensed milk for a rich, classic Puerto Rican treat. This Puerto Rican-inspired recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, layers sugar, eggs, condensed milk into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves 8 Puerto Rican cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
5 large eggs
14 ounces condensed milk
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 1/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat without stirring until golden brown. Immediately pour into a 9-inch round baking dish, swirling to coat the bottom. Set aside.
Step 2: In a blender, combine 5 large eggs, 14 ounces condensed milk, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
Step 3: Pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the caramel-coated baking dish. Place dish in a larger roasting pan. Add 1/2 cup water to roasting pan to create a water bath. Bake 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before unmolding.