Vanilla Caramel Flan

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A silky smooth Puerto Rican dessert with a delicate vanilla custard and glossy caramel sauce, set in a single ramekin. This Puerto Rican-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers sugar, water, eggs 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 200 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: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 8 Puerto Rican cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat without stirring until sugar dissolves and turns amber, about 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Immediately pour caramel into a 6-ounce ramekin, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Whisk 4 large eggs in a bowl, then add 1 can evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
  4. Step 4: Pour custard mixture over the caramel in the ramekin. Place ramekin in a baking dish and add hot water to reach halfway up the sides.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 45 minutes until center is set but still slightly wobbly. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

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