Classic and sweet homemade egg flan

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 500 ml of milk
• 4 eggs
• 100g sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 50 g of sugar for the caramel

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare individual molds or a large mold.
2. In a saucepan, melt the 50 g of sugar over medium heat until you obtain a golden caramel, being careful not to burn it.
3. Pour the caramel carefully into the bottom of the molds, ensuring even coverage.
4. Beat the eggs with the remaining sugar and vanilla essence until you achieve a homogeneous and slightly foamy mixture.
5. Heat the milk without boiling and slowly incorporate it into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
6. Pour the mixture into the molds over the caramel.
7. Place the molds in a tray with hot water (bain-marie) and bake for 35-40 minutes until the flan sets but retains its softness.
8. Allow to cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before unmolding and serving.
9. Optional: garnish with fresh fruit, cream, or a light sprinkle of cinnamon for added flair.