Decadent Chilean Caluga Flan: A heavenly caramel custard that melts in your mouth

This decadent Chilean Caluga Flan is a sumptuous dessert that combines rich, creamy textures with the deep, sweet flavors of caramel. Perfectly blending egg yolks, cream and the delicious richness of dulce de leche with the slight sweetness of condensed milk, this flan is finished with a layer of homemade caramel that gracefully complements the custard. Each component works in synergy to create a dessert that is both luxurious and irresistibly tempting.

Why you'll love it: For anyone who loves sweet and creamy desserts, this flan is a dream come true. The velvety texture of the custard combined with the lush, caramelized top provides a multi-sensory experience in every spoonful. Its ease of preparation combined with a sophisticated result ensures that this dessert is both pleasant to make and to serve, earning rave reviews from all those who taste it.

Perfect occasion: Caluga Flan is ideal for any festive event or family gathering where you want to impress and treat yourself. replaces the word nice with empty holiday dinners to special weekend treats, this flan makes the perfect finale to a lovingly prepared meal. It is particularly suitable for occasions that require a touch of elegance, such as birthdays or milestone events.

Decorating Tips: Enhance this already stunning dessert by pouring a little caramel sauce over the flan once it is unmolded. A pinch of coarse sea salt can add a delicious contrast to the sweetness. For a festive touch, garnish the top with fresh berries or a light dusting of cocoa powder before serving to enhance its visual appeal and add a touch of berry tartness or chocolate depth.

Ingredients:

• For the caramel:
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of water
• For the flan:
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 whole egg
  • 200 ml of cream
  • 400 grams of dulce de leche
  • 1 can (about 400 grams) of condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Start by making the caramel. In a saucepan, heat the sugar and water over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and turns a golden color. Pour it into the baking dish of your choice, stirring to coat the bottom.
2. For the flan mixture, whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, cream, dulce de leche, condensed milk and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined.
3. Carefully pour the flan mixture over the caramel set in the baking dish.
4. Place the baking dish in a larger dish and fill the outer dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the flan dish.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 150 degrees Celsius for about an hour. The flan should be just set and slightly jiggly in the center.
6. Let the flan cool completely to room temperature before refrigerating it. Cool well, ideally overnight.
7. replaces the word nice with empty serve, invert the flan onto a plate, letting the caramel sauce run down its sides nicely.

Savor this luxurious Chilean delight, Decadent Flan de Caluga, a perfect blend of creamy texture and rich caramel flavors that promises a divine ending to any meal!