This Decadent Chilean Flan de Caluga is a sumptuous dessert that combines rich, creamy textures with the deep, sweet flavors of caramel. Perfectly blending egg yolks, cream, and the delightful richness of dulce de leche with the light sweetness of condensed milk, this flan is finished with a homemade caramel layer that gracefully complements the custard. Each component synergizes to create a dessert that’s both luxurious and irresistibly tantalizing.
Why You’ll Love This: For anyone with a penchant for sweet, creamy desserts, this flan is a dream come true. The velvety texture of the custard paired with the lush, caramelized top offers a multisensory experience in every spoonful. Its ease of preparation combined with the sophisticated result ensures that this dessert is both enjoyable to make and serve, earning it rave reviews from all who taste it.
Perfect Occasion: The Flan de Caluga is ideal for any celebratory event or family gathering where you aim to impress and indulge. From holiday dinners to special weekend treats, this flan serves as a perfect finale to a lovingly prepared meal. It's especially fitting for occasions that call for a touch of elegance, such as anniversaries or significant milestones.
Decoration Tips: Enhance this already stunning dessert by drizzling additional caramel sauce over the flan once it’s unmolded. A sprinkle of coarse sea salt can add a delightful contrast to the sweetness. For a festive touch, adorn the top with fresh berries or a light dusting of cocoa powder before serving to elevate its visual appeal and add a hint of berry tartness or chocolate depth.
Ingredients:
- For the Caramel:
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of water
- For the Flan:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- 200 ml of cream
- 400 grams of dulce de leche
- 1 can (approximately 400 grams) of condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Start by making the caramel. In a saucepan, heat the sugar and water over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and turns a golden color. Pour this into your chosen baking dish, swirling to coat the bottom.
- For the flan mixture, whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, cream, dulce de leche, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined.
- Gently pour the flan mixture over the set caramel in the baking dish.
- Set the baking dish in a larger pan and fill the outer pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the flan dish.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 150 degrees Celsius for about one hour. The flan should be just set and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow the flan to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating. Chill thoroughly, ideally overnight.
- To serve, invert the flan onto a plate, letting the caramel sauce flow beautifully over its sides.
Enjoy this luxurious Chilean delight, the Decadent Flan de Caluga, a perfect meld of creamy texture and rich caramel flavors that promises a divine end to any meal!