Filipino Recipe Leche Plan

LECHE FLAN

Steps:

• Place 3 tablespoons of sugar in each of the three llaneras.
• Set llanera on the stove over low heat and using tongs, move repeatedly over flames until sugar is melted and turns into a golden liquid.
• Continuously tilt and swirl the llanera to ensure even melting and to distribute the liquid on the bottom of the mold. Remo
• Remove from heat and allow caramel to cool and harden. Repeat the process with the remaining llanera.
• In a bowl, combine egg yolks and condensed milk. Whisk to combine.
• Add evaporated milk, gently stirring in a circular motion until blended.
• Using a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve, strain egg-milk mixture to remove stray egg whites.
• Pour mixture into prepared llaneras and cover tighly with foil Arrange in a a wide, oven-safe dish with about 1-inch of water (bain marie or water bath)..
• Bake in a 375 F oven for about 50 minutes to 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of custard comes out clean.
• Remove from oven, allow to cool, and refrigerate to chill and completely set. To serve, turn flan over on a serving plate, ending with caramel on top.

LECHE FLAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is thickened and light brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Spread caramel evenly over the inside of a flan mold, tilting the mold to make sure the whole surface is covered.
• Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Stir lightly to prevent bubbles or foam from forming. Strain batter slowly into the caramel-lined flan mold. Cover with aluminum foil. Place mold onto a baking pan filled with water.
• Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 1 hour. Let cool, about 30 minutes. Invert carefully onto a platter.

FILIPINO LECHE FLAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Combine 1 cup sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is thickened and light brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Line the inside of a flan mold with the caramel mixture, tilting the mold to make sure the whole surface is covered.
• Combine remaining 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and lime zest in a bowl. Gently mix, not beat, until yolks are all broken and blended. Strain the custard through a sieve to remove the zest. Pour mixture into the flan mold. Place flan mold in a larger baking pan filled with water.
• Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 2 hours.

ORIGINAL LECHE FLAN - PHILIPPINES

Steps:

• Caramel:.
• Put sugar and water in a saucepan. Caramelize on high heat. Line loaf tin with caramel. Be sure to line the sides of the pan.
• Custard:.
• Blend all ingredients in a blender. Pour mixture into caramel lined loaf pan.
• Cover with aluminum foil. Place tin in a larger baking pan half filled with water. Place pan in pre-heated oven at 375 degrees, and bake flan for about 1 hour or until firm.
• Place serving dish over top of loaf pan, and invert. Flan will easily plate, and the caramel provides a wonderful sauce.