Quick Microwave Caramel Flan
Quick Microwave Caramel Flan delivers a smooth, creamy custard crowned with a deep amber caramel that melts into every bite. It’s rich yet light, with warm vanilla notes and a gentle sweetness that makes it perfect for weeknight desserts or last-minute entertaining. Serve chilled for a glossy finish and a satisfying contrast between silky custard and bittersweet caramel.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Microwave Caramel Flan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 18 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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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- 55
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 cup of dry sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir until you see the sugar beginning to melt and bubble. Once the sugar is fully melted and golden brown, pour it into a 9 inch glass or ceramic pie plate and tilt the plate to coat.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the milk, remaining sugar, vanilla, and eggs and mix until well blended. Pour the mixture into the pie plate.
- 3
Cook in the microwave at 50% power for 7 minutes, then at 100% power for 8 minutes.
- 4
Check doneness by inserting a knife into the center of the flan; it should come out clean when finished.
- 5
If it is not done after the 8 minutes, continue cooking in 1 minute intervals, checking after each interval.
- 6
Cool and refrigerate before serving.
- 7
To serve, warm the bottom of the pie plate over a pan of simmering water to loosen the caramelized sugar.
- 8
Place a serving plate on top of the dish and invert so the flan is on the serving plate with the caramelized coating on top.
- Calories 290.47 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 6.65 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 47.85 g 17%
- Total Fat 3.25 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.32 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 119.57 mg High 40%
- Sodium 79.79 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.21 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 46.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 102.17 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.68 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 181.44 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 68.97 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.13 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
Quick Microwave Caramel Flan is made with 4 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Milk, Sugar Cubes, and Vanilla Extract. Each serving provides about 290.47 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Microwave Caramel Flan made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Milk, Sugar Cubes, Vanilla Extract. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Microwave Caramel Flan?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 290.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Microwave Caramel Flan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Quick Microwave Caramel Flan healthy?
- Quick Microwave Caramel Flan has an easyChef Pro health score of 25/100. Per serving, it provides 290.47 calories and 6.65 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.32 g (7% 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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