Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
Ingredients
For the flan:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12oz can evaporated milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Mexican instant coffee, dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling water
For the whipped cream:
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons white or silver tequila
To Prepare
To prepare the flan:
- In a heavy medium saucepan, cook the sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently, until melted and golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Quickly pour the caramelized sugar syrup into individual molds. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place all three milks, the eggs, vanilla and coffee in a blender. Mix until completely blended and smooth. Pour into the caramel-lined molds or ramekins. Set the molds into a larger baking dish or pan. Carefully pour boiling water (it is very important that the water already be very hot) into the larger holding pan up to at least half the height of the molds. Place on the middle rack of the oven.
- Bake, uncovered, about 40 minutes, or until the center comes out moist but clean. Remove the individual molds from the water bath and let them cool completely. Refrigerate the molds, covered with plastic.
- To serve, run a thin knife around the edge of the pan between the custard and the pan. Invert the flans onto plates to unmold them. Carefully lift up the molds to allow the syrup to run over the flan.
To prepare the whipped cream:
- Whip the cold cream in the bowl of an electric mixer. When it starts to hold peaks, add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and tequila. Continue to whip until it forms stiff peaks. Serve flan with a generous dollop of whipped cream; serve cold.
What makes it Mexican coffee?
Oh you can use any instant coffee you have on hand, Johanna.
Do you have a recipe kid friendly without coffee and tequila ?
I have a few other flan recipes, Cathy: https://patijinich.com/recipe/orange-and-almond-flan/ https://patijinich.com/recipe/impossible-chocoflan/ https://patijinich.com/recipe/orange-vanilla-flan/ Enjoy!
Can I used store bought whip cream and add tequila? Thanks we love your shows!!
Go for it, Cathy!
Hi Pati. Love your shows.
Can I use this recipe to make a single flan using a 9 ” baking dish?
Sure!
Thank you
Would that change the heat or length of cooking?
It won’t change the heat..and you may need to adjust the time a bit based on your oven, but keep an eye on the center to know when it is done.
Thank you for the recipe. It was delicious and easy to make. I also prepared your meat balls. Mil Gracias.
I’m so happy you loved the recipes!
Easy to make and it was fantastic. I even tried putting tamarind and almond extract. Thanks for the recipe. I love cooking your recipes during the Holidays instead of the predictable turkey, and stuffing. Mil Gracias. Jose
Thank YOU Jose!
Hola, Pati! Love your show. I want to make this flan for Christmas Eve. What size molds do you use? Thanks!
I use individual molds that are anywhere from 6 to 8 oz.
can you leave out the tequila?
Absolutely!
me encanta tu show! me das inspiración. mi pregunta es si se puede eliminar el tequila si uno gusta? o afecta a la receta?
Si claro!
Muchas gracias Pati. I love your your food and our culture. I’ve been cooking for a long time but so much lately. Tengo uno’s health issues, the heart and others. My wife and I love watching you enjoy make food with a smile. Your friends. The Rodriguez Family
Thank you so much Manny. I hope you feel better soon, and I’m sending you my best.