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Creamy Madagascan Vanilla Rum Flan with Caramel Crust

Name: Creamy Madagascan Vanilla Rum Flan with Caramel Crust
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Granulated sugar, 1 cup; Water, 1/4 cup; Large eggs, 4; Sweetened condensed milk, 1 can (14 oz); Evaporated milk, 1 can (12 oz); Dark rum, 1/4 cup; Pure Madagascan vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon; Powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon, for dusting; Fresh mint leaves

Dive into the creamy, custardy heaven of this flan, infused with Madagascan vanilla and a hint of rum, topped with a decadent caramel crust.

4.5(793 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 23, 2025

Creamy Madagascan Vanilla Rum Flan with Caramel Crust — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Caramel

For the Flan Custard

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 363 kcal
Protein: 9.63 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Fat: 8.63 g
Fiber: 0 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2907 kcal
Protein: 77 g
Carbs: 453 g
Fat: 69 g
Fiber: 0 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F
Granulated sugar 1 cup	774	0	200	0
Water 1/4 cup	0	0	0	0
Large eggs 4	280	24	2	20
Sweetened condensed milk 1 can (14 oz)	1300	35	216	30
Evaporated milk 1 can (12 oz)	338	18	25	19
Dark rum 1/4 cup	145	0	0	0
Pure Madagascan vanilla extract 1 tablespoon	37	0	1	0
Powdered sugar 1 tablespoon, for dusting	31	0	8	0
Fresh mint leaves	2	0	1	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Caramel

1
Combine sugar and water
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat.
2
Dissolve sugar
Stir until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring, allowing it to cook until amber—about 10 minutes.
3
Pour caramel
Carefully pour the caramel into individual ramekins, tilting them to coat the bottom evenly.
Tip: Pour the caramel quickly into the ramekins before it hardens.

Preparing the Flan Custard

1
Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, rum, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Strain the mixture into a pitcher to ensure smoothness and distribute into prepared ramekins.
Tip: Chill the ramekins in the fridge for 10 minutes to keep the caramel in place.

How to Make Creamy Madagascan Vanilla Rum Flan with Caramel Crust

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Prepare Water Bath
Place filled ramekins in a baking dish and pour hot water halfway up the sides for an even cook.
2
Bake
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set and jiggles slightly when shaken.
3
Cool
Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.