Classic Spanish Flan

Name: Classic Spanish Flan
Yield: Makes 6 individual crème caramels
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: Pinch ground cinnamon; 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract; 2 cups (500 mL) half-and-half (10%) or light (5%) cream; ½ cup (125 mL) + ⅓ cup (80 mL) sugar; 3 eggs; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice

Preparation info

Makes
6
individual crème caramels

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

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By Anna Olson

Published 2011

About

This is similar to the French crème caramel, except for the little pinch of cinnamon in the recipe. You’ll find this refreshing dessert on virtually all menus in Spain.

Ingredients

½ cup (125 mL) + ⅓ cup (80 mL)

Europe
Spain
Dessert
Mediterranean
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease six 6-ounce (180 mL) ramekins and place them into a baking dish that comes up as high as the ramekins do.
To prepare the caramel layer, pour 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of water into a saucepot and add ½ cup