How to prepare leche flan

Leche Flan

We will teach you how to prepare leche flan in simple ways.

One of the favorite classic dessert in the Philippines is Leche Flan. It is well-known as caramel custard. Many people especially in Europe and from different parts of the world love this. It is really considered a perfect dessert to cap your meals.

So much for that, I know that you are really eager to learn how to prepare leche flan.  

Here's a classic recipe:

Leche Flan

Main Ingredients
 10 pieces raw eggs
 1 small can condensed milk
 1 cup fresh milk (or evaporated milk)
 1 cup granulated sugar
 1 tsp vanilla extract

How to do it:

1. Using all the eggs, separate the yolk from the egg white (only egg yolks will be used).
2. Place the egg yolks in a big bowl then beat them using a fork or an egg beater.
3. Add the condensed milk and mix thoroughly. Pour-in the fresh milk and mix well.
4. Put the mold (llanera) on top of the stove and heat using low fire.
5. Put-in the granulated sugar on the mold and mix thoroughly until the solid sugar turns into liquid (caramel) having a light brown color.
6. Spread the caramel evenly on the flat side of the mold.
7. Wait for 5 minutes then pour the egg yolk and milk mixture on the mold.
8. Cover the top of the mold using an aluminum foil.
9. Steam the mold with egg and milk mixture for 30 to 35 minutes.
10. After steaming, let the temperature cool down then refrigerate.
11. Serve for dessert. Share and Enjoy this mouth watering sweetness!

Good for 6 servings.

You can substitute the vanilla extract with the juice of freshly squeezed shredded lemon peel to add flavor. Shelf life could go as long as 1 week.