World Flavors Cookbook

Leche Flan

Name: Leche Flan
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Philippines
Ingredients: 10 egg yolks 1 can (14oz) condensed milk 1 can (12oz) evaporated milk 1 tsp vanilla extract For caramel: 1/2 cup sugar

A heavy and silky caramel custard made with many egg yolks and condensed milk; the most prized Filipino dessert.

Cuisine: Philippines

Ingredients

10 egg yolks 1 can (14oz) condensed milk 1 can (12oz) evaporated milk 1 tsp vanilla extract For caramel: 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

1. Melt sugar in a llanera (metal mold) or pan until it becomes a golden syrup. Swirl to coat the bottom. Let cool. 2. Gently whisk egg yolks, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla. Strain to remove bubbles. 3. Pour the mixture into the caramelized molds. 4. Cover with foil and steam for 45 minutes until firm but jiggly. 5. Chill thoroughly. To serve, run a knife around the edge and invert onto a plate.