Description
Silky smooth Gordon Ramsay Flan showcases culinary elegance with rich caramel and creamy custard. Dessert enthusiasts will savor this classic Spanish-inspired treat that melts in your mouth with pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (14 ounces/397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 fluid ounces/355 milliliters) can evaporated milk
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup white sugar
Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heat distribution.
- In a medium saucepan, carefully melt granulated sugar over medium-low heat, gently swirling the pan until the sugar transforms into a translucent golden caramel with a smooth, liquid consistency.
- Cautiously pour the molten caramel into a 9-inch (23-centimeter) round glass baking dish, tilting and rotating the dish to ensure complete and uniform coverage of the bottom and sides with the golden syrup.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly until they become light and slightly frothy. Incorporate the pure vanilla extract and sweetened condensed milk, blending until the mixture achieves a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Gently transfer the egg and milk mixture into the caramel-lined baking dish, taking care not to disturb the caramel layer. Cover the dish securely with aluminum foil to prevent moisture loss during baking.
- Carefully place the covered dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until the custard is set but still displays a subtle wobble when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and allow the flan to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the custard to firm up and the caramel to set.
- To serve, run a thin knife around the edges of the dish to loosen the flan. Place a large serving plate over the baking dish and swiftly invert to release the flan, allowing the caramel sauce to cascade over the creamy dessert.
Notes
- Prevent sugar crystals from forming by avoiding stirring until sugar starts melting, then gently stir without splashing sides of the pot.
- Strain egg mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove unblended egg strands, guaranteeing a luxuriously smooth custard texture.
- Check flan’s doneness by gently shaking the dish – edges should be set while center maintains a slight jiggle, indicating perfect consistency.
- Allow flan to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for minimum 4 hours, enabling easier unmolding and flavor enhancement.
- Elevate presentation by adding delicate garnishes like freshly whipped cream, vibrant berries, or a light dusting of warm cinnamon before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg