all

baking/pastry

bar food/snacks

bbq

breakfast

canapes

cheese

desserts

dinner

dressings/sauces

enigma c3

lunch

mini cakes & afternoon tea

nc

party bites

pasta

raw

salads

sides

soups

tapas bar

submit your recipe

TRADITIONAL EGG FLAN

Prep/Cooking Time: 90-120 Minutes

Printable Version

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar, divided into 2
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Set your oven to 350f
  • Place 1/2 cup sugar in a thick bottom pan with the 1/4 cup water
  • Bring to the simmer and continue to cook until all the water has evaporated
  • At this point the sugar will begin to caramelise
  • Cook till a deep amber colour is reached
  • Once the colour has been acheived immediately pour the mix evenly between 6 moulds
  • Leave to cool
  • In a thick bottom pan place the cream and remaining sugar
  • Slowly warm till the sugar has disolved
  • In a separate bowl crack the eggs and remove any shell
  • Whisk together
  • Pour the warmed cream over the eggs and stir together
  • Add to the mix the salt and vanilla extract
  • Mix well and then strain into a pouring jug
  • Pour the mix evenly into the moulds
  • Place the moulds in a water bath containing warm water
  • Place in a pre-heated oven and cook for 40-50 minutes or until set
  • Once set remove from the fridge and leave to cool
  • Reserve in the fridge till needed
  • To serve release the flan from the mould with a small knife
  • Turn out onto a plate retaining all the caramel 
  • Serve immediately