Leche Flan Custard with Caramel Sauce

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A rich, smooth Filipino custard dessert made with egg yolks and condensed milk, topped with a golden caramel sauce that melts in your mouth. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, layers egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated 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 350 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 Filipino cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it turns into a deep amber caramel. Immediately pour the caramel into a 9-inch round baking pan, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to harden.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk 10 large egg yolks until smooth. Add 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix gently until fully combined without creating bubbles.
  3. Step 3: Pour the custard mixture slowly over the hardened caramel in the baking pan.
  4. Step 4: Place the baking pan inside a larger roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the custard pan to create a water bath.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 50-60 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before inverting onto a serving plate to reveal the caramel top.

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