Healthy Homemade Flan
Indulge in a creamy, guilt-free flan that you can whip up in just 5 minutes! This delightful treat features velvety Greek yogurt and a hint of vanilla, creating a luscious dessert that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Perfect for a quick snack or a sweet finish to your meal, this homemade flan is bound to become your new favorite!
Prep
5
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of semi-skimmed or whole milk (240 ml)not skimmed
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract (2.5 ml)
📦Other(2)
- a few drops of sweeteneroptional
- a little bit of walnutsoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Take your favorite glass and add one egg.
- 2
Add one cup of semi-skimmed or whole milk.
- 3
Add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- 4
Add a few drops of sweetener if desired.
- 5
Mix everything very well.
- 6
Optionally, add a little bit of walnuts.
- 7
Place in the microwave for 5 minutes, checking as needed.
- 8
Enjoy the flan when it's done.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat milk to 180°F before adding to eggs to denature proteins for proper custard structure, but temper slowly to prevent scrambling at 160°F.technique180°F milk, 160°F scrambling point
- ✓Microwave at 50% power instead of full power because custards set between 160-180°F and full power creates hot spots that cause curdling.equipment50% power, 160-180°F setting temp
- ✓Use a 4:1 milk to egg ratio by weight (240ml milk to 60g egg) for proper custard consistency that holds shape but remains creamy.ingredient4:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Check doneness with a knife inserted off-center - it should come out clean while center still jiggles slightly, as carryover cooking will finish setting.timingOff-center knife test
- ✓Strain the mixture through fine mesh to remove chalazae and air bubbles that create a grainy texture and prevent smooth custard formation.technique
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Prep
5
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Healthy Homemade Flan
Indulge in a creamy, guilt-free flan that you can whip up in just 5 minutes! This delightful treat features velvety Greek yogurt and a hint of vanilla, creating a luscious dessert that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Perfect for a quick snack or a sweet finish to your meal, this homemade flan is bound to become your new favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of semi-skimmed or whole milk (240 ml)not skimmed
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract (2.5 ml)
📦Other(2)
- a few drops of sweeteneroptional
- a little bit of walnutsoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Take your favorite glass and add one egg.
- 2
Add one cup of semi-skimmed or whole milk.
- 3
Add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- 4
Add a few drops of sweetener if desired.
- 5
Mix everything very well.
- 6
Optionally, add a little bit of walnuts.
- 7
Place in the microwave for 5 minutes, checking as needed.
- 8
Enjoy the flan when it's done.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat milk to 180°F before adding to eggs to denature proteins for proper custard structure, but temper slowly to prevent scrambling at 160°F.technique180°F milk, 160°F scrambling point
- ✓Microwave at 50% power instead of full power because custards set between 160-180°F and full power creates hot spots that cause curdling.equipment50% power, 160-180°F setting temp
- ✓Use a 4:1 milk to egg ratio by weight (240ml milk to 60g egg) for proper custard consistency that holds shape but remains creamy.ingredient4:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Check doneness with a knife inserted off-center - it should come out clean while center still jiggles slightly, as carryover cooking will finish setting.timingOff-center knife test
- ✓Strain the mixture through fine mesh to remove chalazae and air bubbles that create a grainy texture and prevent smooth custard formation.technique