Soft and creamy homemade egg custard

What does it include?

Ingredients

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

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C to ensure uniform cooking of the flan.
2. In a saucepan, heat 50 g of sugar until a golden caramel forms and carefully pour into the mold, covering the entire bottom.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with 100g of sugar until foamy and smooth, ensuring a creamy texture.
4. Heat the milk with the vanilla pod or essence without boiling it, maintaining its aroma and flavor.
5. Slowly pour the hot milk over the eggs, whisking gently so that the eggs do not cook and a homogeneous mixture is achieved.
6. Strain the mixture to remove any lumps or traces of vanilla and pour over the caramelized mold.
7. Bake in a bain-marie for 40-45 minutes until the flan is firm but still slightly jiggly in the center, guaranteeing its creamy texture.
8. Let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before unmolding to obtain the perfect consistency.