Description
Silky smooth Gordon Ramsay flan combines classic custard techniques with French culinary precision. Caramel-glazed dessert promises rich flavor and elegant presentation for home cooks seeking restaurant-quality results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (14 oz/397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 fl oz/355 ml) can evaporated milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Caramel Preparation: Melt granulated sugar over medium-low heat, swirling the pan until it transforms into a translucent golden liquid without stirring. Immediately pour the molten caramel into a 9-inch round glass baking dish, rotating to coat the bottom and sides completely with the golden syrup.
- Custard Mixing: Whisk eggs until light and frothy, then blend in vanilla extract and sweetened condensed milk. Combine ingredients thoroughly to create a silky, uniform mixture that promises a creamy texture.
- Baking Setup: Carefully pour the custard mixture into the caramel-lined dish, ensuring the delicate caramel layer remains undisturbed. Cover the dish securely with aluminum foil to protect the delicate custard during cooking.
- Oven Technique: Position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Bake the covered flan for 60 minutes, checking for a set custard that still maintains a subtle wobble when gently nudged.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the flan to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the custard firm and the caramel set. When ready to serve, carefully run a knife around the edges, then invert onto a serving plate in one swift motion, allowing the rich caramel to drape over the creamy dessert.
Notes
- Caramel Precision: Heat sugar slowly and swirl gently to prevent burning, watching for a golden amber color without stirring.
- Whisking Technique: Beat eggs thoroughly until light and airy to create a smoother, more delicate flan texture.
- Baking Accuracy: Use a water bath or place the dish in a larger pan with hot water to ensure even, gentle cooking and prevent cracking.
- Cooling Importance: Let the flan rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours before inverting to allow proper setting and flavor development.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg