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Flan for One

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel custard, flan for one, ramekin dessert, small batch flan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
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

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.