Banh Flan

Indulge in the creamy, caramel-kissed delight of Banh Flan, a Vietnamese custard dessert that melts in your mouth. Perfect for a sweet finish to any meal or a charming treat at gatherings.

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons water

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves and turns to a golden caramel. Immediately pour the caramel into the bottom of a round cake pan, tilting to coat evenly.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

4. 4

   Pour the egg mixture over the caramel in the cake pan.

5. 5

   Place the cake pan in a larger baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cake pan. This creates a water bath for even cooking.

6. 6

   Bake for about 60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Remove the pan from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

8. 8

   To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it, then invert onto a plate.