Desserts

Dulce de Leche Flan with Pisco Sauce

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Dulce de Leche Flan with Pisco Sauce
A creamy and rich Dulce de Leche Flan topped with a vibrant Pisco Sauce, perfect for any special occasion.

Indulge in the sweet embrace of Peruvian cuisine with our Dulce de Leche Flan, an exquisite twist on the classic custard. This dessert is elevated by a drizzle of Pisco Sauce, capturing the essence of Peru’s beloved national spirit and adding a sophisticated flair to this creamy delight.

“Flan: A canvas for sweetness, a symphony in every bite.”

Highlights

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Servings: 8
  • Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

For the Dulce de Leche Flan:
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup dulce de leche
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
For the Pisco Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup pisco
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Place a kettle or pot filled with water on the stove to boil for creating a water bath later.

  2. Mix Flan Ingredients: In a blender, combine eggs, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, dulce de leche, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  3. Prepare Ramekins: Grease eight ramekins or small baking dishes with butter or non-stick spray. Pour the flan mixture evenly into each dish.

  4. Create a Water Bath: Place the filled ramekins in a large baking pan. Carefully pour boiling water into the pan, ensuring it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

  5. Bake the Flan: Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil and bake for about 50-60 minutes or until the flans are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

  6. Cool and Chill: Remove from oven, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Pisco Sauce Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pisco, sugar, lime juice, and mint leaves. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

  2. Reduce Mixture: Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, reducing slightly to intensify flavors. Remove from heat and let cool.

  3. Strain Sauce: Once cooled, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove mint leaves, ensuring a smooth consistency.

Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for this recipe, keep in mind that it may vary based on ingredients selected or substituted:

  • Serving: 1 flan
  • Calories: 410kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 175mg
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 45g

Serve your Dulce de Leche Flan chilled, with a generous drizzle of the vibrant Pisco Sauce on top. This dessert is elevated by a drizzle of Pisco Sauce, capturing the essence of Peru’s beloved national spirit and adding a sophisticated flair to this creamy delight.

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