My husband happens to be my biggest supporter. You may have noticed his regular comments on Sadie’s Nest as Owen. He also promotes my blog amongst his colleagues. How nice is it that they positively respond with kind words and even recipes! I am truly flattered, and at the same time extremely frightened! I don’t want to disappoint you Juan!! My flan did not turn out pretty… I am secretly referring to it as Frankenflan. Just keeping it real: a day in the life of an experimental home cook. But that’s what it’s about, trying new things! Thank you so much for sharing a family recipe with me, “a traditional Mexican dessert that originated in Spain.” In spite of its (my flan’s) appearance, it was amazingly delicious!
For the syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
First you have to make the syrup, which is made by melting the sugar in a pan until it turns into a mustard-like color. Then you spread it over the mold carefully because it gets really hot. (And in Sadie’s experience it cools and hardens quickly- so work fast!)
For the custard:
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 can condensed milk
- 6 whole eggs
- 1 – 8 oz. bar Cream cheese
Mix all of the ingredients in a blender. After mixing, pour the liquid contents in the mold that already has the syrup. (Because I don’t own a cool flan mold, I used a traditional glass pie dish.)
In a preheated oven at 350 degrees, you place the mold inside another larger mold (or as Sadie did, place the pie dish in a larger rectangular baking dish) and pour room temperature water at the same height as the flan mixture in the mold. Bake for 45 min.
*Please note: Perhaps because Sadie doesn’t have a traditional flan mold or one to place it in for its water bath, I needed to add another 10-15 minutes of carefully watched time until my flan was set.
Let it cool, then remove it from the mold, and place in a refrigerator for a couple of hours. Serve and cheers to Juan! 😉
Your husband sounds like a keeper.
? He is, thank you Bernadette!
Looks perfect! and exactly the same I had in Spain and Portugal!
? Thank you!!
Sounds delicious! Hmm…breakfast???
Yes, I think with the amount of eggs, it is perfectly acceptable for breakfast! ?
My favorite dessert, flan and more flan. I make it quite often, but have never added cream cheese to it, I think I’ll try that for a variation. I think it looks and presents beautifully too.
It was my first, but I can vouch that it was creamy and delicious. And thank you Loretta! ?
I love how your husband supports you! Mine does try his best but I think he kind of forgets! haha
? Thank you! I understand, I’m not sure I’m even that thoughtful- but I am appreciative!
Well I for one think that is just a gorgeous flan! I can only imagine how one would look if I ever attempted something like this. You have a wonderful husband for supporting your blog like that. xoxo
Thanks KR ? I have since been advised that I could strategically place cherries on top! Live and learn! And yes he is. Have a great weekend!
Very nice. And ready made ingredients for the flan. I may try this one.
Got to love those recipes when you know you have everything you need! Thank you Nancy 🙂
Kudos for just trying it….I would have looked at it and said no way….while a good cook, my baking needs practice….
Thank you! The most intimidating part was thinking I didn’t have the right equipment, but I went for it anyway! ?
This looks wonderful, Sadie! Deee-liciouso!! 😀
? Si!! Thank you Anna, it was yummy!
what a stunning dessert! The HUngry Dad always orders flan – or creme caramel, as it is often called in Australia – when we eat out. This is perfect!
Thank you! I was nervous about posting it, but it was delicious!
All hail Juan! And all hail Flan which I adore …. hey, it’s not in the looks it’s in the taste and I can see that’s a velvety triumph 🙂
Yes, it was velvety! ? Thank you!
Your husband seems to be a really kind and sweet person. Loved this recipe and to be honest, I feel it turned out perfect! xoxo
He is. I think you are too! Thank you Shamira ?
Frankenflan…that is too funny! I think it looks great. It is wonderful your husband is so supportive.
Thank you Antonia, I’m glad you get my humor! And yes, I am very thankful he is so supportive. 🙂
I have seen owen comment, how special x
Yes ? thanks sis!
I love watching his comments to you, so sweet and supportive! What a beautiful couple and family sis
I have noticed Owen’s sweet comments on your page! I had no idea why you were calling in Frankenflan on Instagram until just now (I thought maybe it was a Halloween type thing) but this flan is beautiful. I wish I could have a slice right now!
Haha! It could be a Halloween thing! (Unless I perfect it, then it will be a Thanksgiving thing!) 😉