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Caramel Custard (Pudim Flan)

Creamy Portuguese caramel custard made in a skillet—no oven needed. Sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk create silky richness; caramel sauce pools underneath.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
8g
Caramel Custard (Pudim Flan)
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour sugar into a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar melts and turns deep amber, 5–7 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Remove from heat. Quickly tilt and coat the pan bottom with caramel, working fast—it hardens quickly.

  3. Step 3

    Blend condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla in a blender until smooth, 30 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Pour custard mixture over caramel. Return skillet to medium heat and cook 1 minute, then remove from heat.

  5. Step 5

    Cover tightly with foil. Let sit at room temperature until set and cooled, about 30 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Run a thin knife around edges. Invert onto a serving plate—caramel pools on top. Chill before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • heavy 10-inch skillet
  • blender
  • spoon or spatula
  • foil
  • thin knife
  • serving plate

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