2 WAYS LECHE FLAN – CLASSIC AND NO STEAM NO BAKE

LECHE FLAN

Cooking time: 15 minutes
Yields: 1 llanera

Whisk the following:
8 egg yolks
1 whole eggs
1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1/2 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 can evaporated milk

Meanwhile, using a llanera (aluminum small custard tray) – melt and caramelize 1/3 cup of brown sugar and 2 tbsp water. (It will only take you a minute over low heat.) Cool down.

Strain custard into the caramelized sugar.
Prepare a steamer.
Steam for 15 minutes. Cover.
Cool down completely before serving.
Invert into a plate before serving.

NO BAKE NO STEAM LECHE/CUSTARD FLAN WITH REAL EGGS

Note: This cooking technique is intended for those who find baking or steaming custard challenging.

½ cup granulated sugar for the caramel
3 cups milk/fresh milk
5 egg yolks
3 whole eggs (you can make it to 5 if you want)
1 cup or less granulated sugar depending on how sweet you want your custard
2 packets of gelatin powder

optional
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
a pinch of salt

Caramelize ½ cup sugar by placing it in a pot with 2 tbsp water.
Use medium heat.
Do not touch. Just swirl around as it caramelized.
Cook for 5 minutes until deep amber color and smells slightly burnt.
Immediately pour caramel into a pan. I use 8 ½ inch (Diameter) by 2 inch height
Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, whisk eggs and the rest of the sugar until creamy.
Scald milk using low heat for 3 minutes.
Whisk milk into eggs in small portions until all combined.
Place back into the pan.
Turn on to low heat and begin whisking between 3 to 5 minutes or until eggs are cooked.
In a small bowl – dissolve gelatin powder with ¼ cup water.
Slowly whisk into the warm custard between 1 to 2 minutes over low heat.
Pour into the pan with caramel.
Chill for 4 to 6 hours.
Invert into a bigger plate.
Slice and serve.
Enjoy.