Caramel Flan

Following a healthy eating plan doesn’t mean we can’t treat ourselves and satisfy the occasional craving, as long as it’s just once a week. This dessert is one of the easiest to make and it’s absolutely delicious. This recipe is gluten-free friendly.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 1 serving (1 small cup)

• Calories: 200 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 4.5 gr. equals 1 fat serving

• Grams of carbohydrates: 33 gr. equals 2 carbohydrate servings

• Grams of protein: 6 gr. equals 1 protein serving

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 2 1/2 cups warm milk

• nutmeg

Preparation Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• In a pot over low heat, place 1/2 cup sugar. Stir constantly until the sugar melts and turns golden/brown (caramel). Divide the syrup among 6 small cups, covering the bottom, and let harden for approximately 10 minutes.

• Mix the eggs, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla and salt in a deep bowl. Gradually add the milk. Pour into the cups with the syrup and sprinkle with nutmeg.

• Place the cups in a baking pan, add hot water to the pan covering at least one finger height of the cups.

• Bake for 45 minutes. Remove the cups from the water pan and let cool.

• Carefully unmold the flans.

Enjoy!