Leche Flan

Leche Flan (Filipino Creme Caramel) 

Prep time: 20 mins.   Cooking time: 40 mins   Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 1 can condensed milk
• 1 cup fresh milk or evaporated milk
• 8 eggyolks
• 100 grams white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Preparation:

1. Using all the eggs, Separate the yolk from the egg white, only the egg yolks will be used). Place the egg yolks in a big bowl then beat them using a fork or an electric beater
2. Add the condensed milk and fresh milk and vanilla, mix well.
3. Heat the mold (llanera) using low fire. Pour-in the sugar and caramelise it until light color brown. You can also use ready made store-brought caramel and pour 1 to 2 tablespoon directly into the llanera or remekins.
4. Spread the caramel evenly flat of the mold. Wait for 5 minutes then pour the egg yolk and milk mixture on the molds.
5. Cover the top of the mold using an aluminum foil. Then bring them to steam for 30 to 40 minutes.
6. After steaming, let the temperature cool down then refrigerate them
7. Serve as a dessert for parties and family dinner. Enjoy!