The Best Mexican Flan

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A silky, creamy custard with a caramel glaze, baked to perfection for a sweet finale to any meal. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs eggs, milk, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 25 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 280 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 3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
  2. Step 2: Whisk in 3 beaten eggs until fully incorporated. Pour the mixture into a greased 8-inch loaf pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden.
  3. Step 3: Let cool completely, then invert onto a serving plate. Drizzle with 1/2 cup caramel sauce and serve chilled or at room temperature.

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