Creamy Madagascan Vanilla Rum Flan with Caramel Crust

Name: Creamy Madagascan Vanilla Rum Flan with Caramel Crust
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Granulated sugar; Water; Large eggs; Sweetened condensed milk; Evaporated milk; Dark rum; Pure Madagascan vanilla extract; Powdered sugar; Fresh mint leaves

A Luxurious Dessert with Tropical Flavors

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

1 h 45 min
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Caramel

Granulated sugar

1 cup

Water

1/4 cup

For the Flan Custard

Large eggs

Sweetened condensed milk

1 can (14 oz)

Evaporated milk

1 can (12 oz)

Dark rum

1/4 cup

Pure Madagascan vanilla extract

1 tablespoon

For the Garnish

Powdered sugar

1 tablespoon, for dusting

Fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Preparing the Caramel

Combine sugar and water

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat.

Dissolve sugar

Stir until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring, allowing it to cook until amber—about 10 minutes.

Pour caramel

Carefully pour the caramel into individual ramekins, tilting them to coat the bottom evenly.

Pour the caramel quickly into the ramekins before it hardens.

Preparing the Flan Custard

Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

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.

Chill the ramekins in the fridge for 10 minutes to keep the caramel in place.

Cooking Process

Prepare Water Bath

Place filled ramekins in a baking dish and pour hot water halfway up the sides for an even cook.

Bake

Cover loosely with foil and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set and jiggles slightly when shaken.

Cool

Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Plating & Serving