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Vietnamese Flan Cake with Coffee (Cà Phê Bánh Flan)
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Vietnamese Flan Cake with Coffee (Cà Phê Bánh Flan)

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @nguyenfoodstall3 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • sugar (for the caramel)Pantry100 g
  • water (for the caramel)Other30 ml
  • 2% milkDairy400 ml
  • sweetened condensed milkDairy300 ml
  • eggsDairy4 pieces
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml
  • espresso (freshly brewed, for serving)Beverages180 ml
  • crushed ice (for serving)Other100 g

per serving

Nutrition

184kcal

Carbs
29 g
Proteins
6 g
Fat
5 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sieve
  • Ramekin ×6
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Make the caramel

    • Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan.
    • Melt down over heat until you get a caramel.
    • Pour into the baking cups, just enough to cover the bottom.
    • Let it rest.
    Step 1

  2. Make the flan custard

    • In a bowl, combine the milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla extract.
    • Gently mix just a little bit, without whipping in air.
    Step 2

  3. Strain the custard

    • Pass the mixture through a sieve to remove the egg pieces.
    Step 3

  4. Fill and set up the water bath

    • Pour the custard into the cups over the caramel.
    • Cover each with a piece of foil.
    • Transfer into a baking pan and add water.
    Step 4

  5. Bake

    • Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) until just set.
    Step 5

  6. Serve with coffee

    • Top each flan with a shot of espresso.
    • Add a bit of crushed ice on top.
    • Dish up and enjoy.
    Step 6
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