Simple Caramel Flan
Simple Caramel Flan features a glossy amber caramel over a smooth, lightly sweet custard with a delicate wobble. The contrast of bittersweet syrup and creamy base makes it a comforting finish to dinner or a refined treat for afternoon coffee. Serve chilled for the best texture and a clean, elegant presentation.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Caramel Flan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Stir 1 tablespoon water into 1/4 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is fully moistened. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and cook without stirring until it turns a golden brown syrup, about 5 minutes. Take off the heat and let the boiling subside. Carefully stir 1 tablespoon hot water into the caramel syrup.
- 3
Whisk milk and 5 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan over low heat; warm just until heated through and the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and whisk the eggs into the milk mixture. Pour the caramel syrup into an 8x8-inch baking dish. Pour the egg-milk mixture over the syrup. Set the pan inside a larger baking dish and add enough water to the outer pan to come about 1/2 inch up the sides of the inner pan.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the custard is set, about 45 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes; then chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Calories 121.8 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 6.59 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 17.6 g 6%
- Total Fat 3.07 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.21 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 118.83 mg High 40%
- Sodium 78.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.73 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 15.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 100.0 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 178.08 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 66.97 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.23 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Simple Caramel Flan is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Milk, Sugar, and Water. Each serving provides about 121.8 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Caramel Flan made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Milk, Sugar, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Caramel Flan?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 121.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Caramel Flan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Simple Caramel Flan healthy?
- Simple Caramel Flan has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 121.8 calories and 6.59 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.21 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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