Pudim flan Portuguese caramel custard
A dense, silky condensed milk pudding with dark caramel, a favourite at every Portuguese family lunch.
- Time1 hr 15 plus chilling
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.33 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 the sugar in a pan over a medium heat without stirring until deep amber, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour at once into a 1.2 litre loaf tin or mould, tilting to coat.
6 min - 2
Blend the condensed milk, milk, eggs, vanilla and lemon zest until smooth, then pour through a sieve into the mould.
- 3
Cover tightly with foil. Stand the mould in a roasting tin and add hot water to come halfway up the sides.
- 4
Bake for 1 hour until set with a slight wobble in the centre.
60 min - 5
Cool, then chill for at least 6 hours. Run a knife around the edge and turn out onto a plate so the caramel pours over.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.