Ingredients:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1/4 cup water (60ml)
  • 2 cups whole milk (480ml)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture turns golden brown. Immediately pour into the bottom of the flan mold and swirl to coat.
  2. In a saucepan, combine milk and cream. Heat until just simmering. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Gradually add hot milk mixture to the egg mixture while whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
  4. Pour the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the prepared flan mold.
  5. Place the flan mold in a roasting pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until set, about 40-45 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven, let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  7. Run a knife around the edges, invert onto a plate, and serve chilled.