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This delicious Cuban Flan Recipe or Flan Cubano is a huge hit wherever and whenever I take it. Find out how easy it is to make this Cuban dessert! This really an Easy Cuban Flan Recipe . Flan has its origins from Spain. But chances are if you visit any Latin American country they have a variation of this rich dessert. 

Easy Cuban Flan Recipe

 “Cuban Flan flan is always a best selling dessert at any Cuban Restaurant. It embodies all the sweetness that the Cuban palate loves with a custard texture that is pure heaven. It’s one of those desserts you can’t just have one bite of. That being said it’s rich so a small piece is more than enough. That being said for many it might be daunting to make. 

So I’ve brought a recipe that is so crazy easy to make you’ll wonder why you don’t make more of it. 

What is Cuban Flan?

For those of you not familiar with this dessert, it’s literally a cooked custard that is then refrigerated. It is very sweet and rich but so delicious. I am part Mexican/Part Cuban so I can honestly say the Cuban version is so much better.

Why Cuban Flan?

The Mexican one is a little waterier and not as sweet and rich. We usually serve it with a side of Shaved coconut in syrup. This is such an addictive dessert filled with a creamy, custardy texture yet cool delicious and sweet.

It’s the one Cuban dessert my kids can’t get enough of and ask for quite often. 

How to make Flan

I’ve always felt like making flan is one of those recipes that remind me of riding a bike. You can make it for a while and know how to do it , then stop making it and once you try it again it all just flows. 

The important thing with a flan recipe is how you beat the mixture. If you beat too much it will come out way too watery and thin, if you don’t beat enough it will be lumpy. There’s something about getting it right that may take some practice. 

It took me years of watching my grandmother make this recipe then failing at it miserably the first few times. That being said once you get the recipe just right once, it’s a winner! So head below and check out how to make this Traditional Cuban Flan recipe. 

Traditional Cuban Flan recipe

Here is the caramelized sugar in the pan. Some like it darker I like it on the lighter side.

Mix the milks, and rest of the ingredients in a food processor 

Let it cool completely and place in refrigerator for at least 3 hours- overnight.

Once it’s done cooking refrigerate for a few hours until cold and then cut along edge and flip over onto serving dish.

*You can use a pie dish or any other rounded cooking dish as long as it’s covered on the top.

This is a rich dessert that is sure to be the hit at any party. It’s intense and unique flavors make it an addictive treat! Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Looking for other great traditional Cuban Recipes? Check out my Pastelitos de Guayaba here

Yield: Amount of slices vary on how thick you cut the slices.

Cuban Flan Recipe (Flan Cubano)

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This delicious and rich Cuban Flan Recipe is so easy to make and even tastier to try. Flan Cubano is a traditional recipe and the perfect cuban dessert.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Additional Time 3 hours

Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Can of Condensed milk
• 3 whole eggs
• 3 egg yolks
• Cinnamon pinch
• teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of Whole Fat Milk
• and a "Flan Pan" as my friends call it You can find one here online.(https://amzn.to/2DeVWFO)
• 1 Cup of sugar for caramel glaze

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350
2.  Begin by caramelizing the pan. To caramelize just add the sugar over a hot stove and mix until it liquifies. Make sure and coat the bottom of the pan and sides with the sugar glaze. See picture on how it looks.
3. Mix the milks, and rest of the ingredients in a food processor 
4. Pour into the "Flan pan"with the caramelized sugar and cover flan with lid or foil.
5. Cook in a bain marie or in a water bath for around 1:25 - This may vary depending on your oven. You'll know it's ready if you insert a toothpick in and it comes out clean.
6. Refrigerate for at least 3+ hours. Once completely cool and solid run knife through the side and place a dish on top and flip over. See pictures for how to.

Notes

* You can use a pie dish or any other rounded dish just make sure and cover the flan when baking in water bath.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 164 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 108mg Sodium: 64mg Carbohydrates: 28g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 26g Protein: 5g

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