Description
This creamy mango flan is a luscious twist on the traditional caramel flan, combining silky custard with the tropical sweetness of ripe mangoes. The smooth texture and rich flavor make it the perfect dessert for warm days or special occasions when you want something light yet indulgent.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar (for caramel)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup ripe mango puree
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- In a heavy‑bottomed saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns golden brown. Quickly pour the caramel into a round baking dish or flan mold, swirling it to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
- In a blender, combine eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and mango puree. Blend until smooth and fully mixed.
- Pour the mango mixture over the cooled caramel.
- Place the baking dish inside a larger pan and add hot water to the larger pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan mold (a water bath).
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan and invert it onto a serving plate so the caramel sauce runs beautifully over the top.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, replace one egg with two egg yolks.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of salt for extra depth of flavor.
- Substitute half of the evaporated milk with coconut milk for a coconut‑mango twist.
- If mangoes aren’t in season, use canned mango puree—just be sure the puree is smooth and lump‑free. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Make sure the caramel is poured and swirled quickly before it hardens. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking (water bath)
- Cuisine: Latin/Latin‑American/Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 8.7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
