Pressure Cooker Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard)
Pressure Cooker Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard) features a silky, gently set vanilla custard capped with a deep amber caramel that melts into every spoonful. Light yet creamy, it balances sweetness with a hint of bitterness from the caramel. Serve chilled after dinner or as a cool make-ahead dessert for gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 20 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2/3 cup sugar and stir until dissolved, about 3 minutes. Do not let the milk boil; turn off the heat if needed.
- 2
Whisk the eggs and egg yolk by hand; do not overmix. Slowly pour them into the warm milk-sugar mixture and stir constantly over low heat for 1 1/2 minutes.
- 3
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove any solids. Add the vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well combined. Set aside.
- 4
Add 1 cup sugar to a wide skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts evenly and turns a golden caramel color, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and pour into a pressure cooker-safe cake pan, coating the bottom with the liquid sugar. Pour in the custard. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- 5
Set a trivet in the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and add 1 cup water. Place the cake pan on the trivet and close and lock the lid. Seal the valve and select high pressure per the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 9 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 6
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes, then turn the valve to Venting to release any remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid. Take out the trivet and the pan.
- 7
Let cool for 1 hour, then chill for at least 3 to 4 hours, or overnight. Carefully slide a knife around the edges and hold the bottom securely as you invert onto a large serving dish; the caramel should flow over the flan and onto the plate.
- Calories 500.22 kcal High 25%
- Protein 17.63 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 88.24 g 32%
- Total Fat 8.34 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.3 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 317.53 mg High 106%
- Sodium 210.37 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.52 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 81.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 268.58 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 477.85 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 180.37 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 0.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 3.27 mcg Moderate 16%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard) is a French dessert recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 3, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Eggs, Milk, Powdered Sugar, and Vanilla Extract. Each serving provides about 500.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard)?
- It is a French recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Pressure Cooker Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard) made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Milk, Powdered Sugar, Vanilla Extract. The full list of 4 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard)?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard)?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 500.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 4 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard) healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard) has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 500.22 calories and 17.63 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 210.37 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.3 g (17% 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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