Flan Mixto (Flan with Dulce de Leche)
A silky caramel custard served with a spoonful of dulce de leche and whipped cream, an Argentinian classic.
- Time1 hr 30 plus chilling
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.41 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Melt 150 g sugar in a pan over a medium heat without stirring until golden amber. Pour into a 20 cm dish and swirl.
- 2
Whisk the eggs, 50 g sugar, milk and vanilla together. Strain into the dish.
- 3
Stand the dish in a roasting tin and add boiling water halfway up the sides.
- 4
Bake for 50 minutes, until set with a slight wobble.
50 min - 5
Cool, then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
240 min - 6
Loosen the edges, turn out onto a plate, and serve with dulce de leche and whipped cream.
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