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Heart-Shaped Caramel Flan with Strawberry

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  • Author: Emma Delaney
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Latin American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A romantic twist on the classic flan—this heart-shaped vanilla custard is topped with golden caramel sauce and finished with a fresh strawberry for an elegant and sweet finale.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh strawberries (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Swirl gently until sugar melts and turns a deep amber color.
  3. Immediately pour caramel into heart-shaped molds, swirling to coat the bottoms evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
  4. In a bowl, whisk eggs, then add milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and combined, but do not over-whisk.
  5. Strain mixture through a fine sieve to ensure a silky texture.
  6. Pour the custard over the set caramel in the molds.
  7. Place molds in a baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the custard is just set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. To unmold, run a knife gently around the edge and invert onto a plate. Top with a fresh strawberry and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Do not stir caramel once it starts boiling—just swirl the pan to prevent crystallization.
  • Use room temperature eggs to help the custard mix smoothly.
  • Make sure the water bath does not boil to avoid curdling.
  • Flans can be made a day ahead for convenience.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 flan
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg