Description
Discover the indulgent delight of Velvety Caramel Flan Muffins, a perfect marriage of creamy custard and rich caramel in convenient, individual servings. These muffins feature a luscious caramel base topped with smooth, creamy flan custard, baked gently in a water bath to achieve a silky texture. Perfect as a sophisticated dessert or a sweet treat, these flan muffins are easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Flan Custard
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease 8 to 10 muffin cups to prepare for baking.
- Make Caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally until the sugar turns a golden caramel color.
- Coat Muffin Cups: Quickly pour the hot caramel into each prepared muffin cup, tilting them to coat the bottoms evenly before the caramel sets.
- Blend Custard Ingredients: In a blender, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Carefully pour the custard mixture over the set caramel in each muffin cup, filling each about three-quarters full to allow space for baking.
- Prepare Water Bath: Place the muffin tin inside a larger baking dish and pour hot water into the larger dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the muffin tin, creating a gentle water bath for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the flan muffins for 35 to 40 minutes, until the custard centers are just set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the muffins to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to fully set and develop flavor.
- Unmold and Serve: To serve, run a thin knife around each muffin’s edge and invert onto plates to release the flan muffins along with their caramel topping beautifully.
Notes
- Use a water bath to ensure gentle, even cooking and prevent cracking in the custard.
- Caramel hardens quickly, so pour it promptly into the muffin cups after melting.
- Refrigeration is essential for the best texture and flavor development.
- For easy unmolding, running a thin knife around the edges helps to release the flan smoothly.
