Velvety Caramel Flan Muffins – Creamy and Delicious Treats Recipe
These Velvety Caramel Flan Muffins are creamy, smooth, and perfectly caramelized individual servings of classic flan in convenient muffin form. They feature a luscious layer of homemade caramel topped with a rich custard made from eggs, milk, and sweetened condensed milk, resulting in a delightful creamy dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking (water bath)
- Cuisine: Spanish/Latin American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Custard
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for gentle baking of the custard.
- Make the Caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar, stirring constantly, until it turns a golden brown color. This process caramelizes the sugar to create a rich, flavorful base. Quickly pour the caramel into the bottom of a greased or lined muffin tin, dividing it evenly among all the cups before it hardens.
- Prepare the Custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined. This custard will provide the creamy texture of the flan muffins.
- Assemble Muffins: Carefully pour the custard mixture over the caramel layer in each muffin cup, filling them evenly without disturbing the caramel.
- Set up a Water Bath: Place the muffin tin inside a larger baking dish. Pour hot water into the larger dish until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the muffin tin. This water bath will help cook the custard evenly and prevent cracking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the custard is set but still has a slight jiggle in the center indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow it to cool in the water bath. Then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to fully set the flan and enhance the flavor.
- Serve: To serve, carefully run a knife around the edges of each muffin to loosen it and invert each onto a plate so the caramel topping drapes over the creamy custard. Enjoy your velvety caramel flan muffins!
Notes
- Use a water bath to ensure gentle cooking and a smooth texture.
- Cool fully before inverting to prevent the caramel from sticking.
- Sweetened condensed milk adds richness and sweetness, making additional sugar in the custard unnecessary.
- Individual servings are perfect for portion control and elegant presentation.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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