Homemade Mexican Flan with Caramel Drizzle

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A silky, creamy flan with a rich caramel sauce for a decadent dessert with a tropical twist. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 45 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk 3 eggs, 1 cup whole milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Pour into a flan mold and bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden.
  3. Step 3: Let cool, then run a knife around the edges. Invert onto a plate. Drizzle with 1/2 cup caramel sauce and serve chilled.

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