Flan for One
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A single caramel custard baked in a ramekin and chilled overnight, then turned out onto a plate.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar divided (2 Tbsp caramel, 2 Tbsp custard)
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
Equipment
- saucepan
- whisk
- mixing bowl
- fine sieve
Directions
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook 2 Tbsp of the sugar with the water until it turns a deep amber caramel. Quickly pour it into a 10-oz ramekin and swirl to coat the bottom.
- Warm the milk with the remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Beat the egg in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the warm milk, then add the vanilla and salt.
- Pour the custard through a strainer into the caramel-coated ramekin.
- Set the ramekin in a larger baking dish and pour hot water partway up its sides. Bake for about 45 minutes, until the center is just set.
- Let it rest in the water for about 1 hour, then chill for about 12 hours before turning it out onto a plate.
Nutrition
Serving: 240g | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 263mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 562IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1.2mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.