AuthorviagelatohawaiiCategoryBaking, Hawaii RecipesDifficultyIntermediateRich and silky Leche Flan with amber caramel
Make dark amber caramel by melting the 1 cup of sugar in a stainless steel pot over medium heat
Pour the caramel into a half sheet pan 13" X 8" (don't worry if it's not spread out; it will melt and spread out later)
In the unwashed pot, heat 1qt of heavy cream until it is simmering. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl beat the 3 eggs and follow the directions on the box to soften the gelatin in water.
Add 2 cups milk to the hot cream. Then pour that into the bowl with the eggs and whisk it. Pour it back into the pot and bring the mixture to a boil while whisking so it doesn't stick.
Once heated to a boil, turn off the heat and whisk in the gelatin until completely dissolved. Pour the custard over the hardened caramel in the pan. Extra points for pouring it through a strainer to catch any hard pieces of egg or gelatin. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Next day, cut into pieces and serve
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Directions
Make dark amber caramel by melting the 1 cup of sugar in a stainless steel pot over medium heat
Pour the caramel into a half sheet pan 13" X 8" (don't worry if it's not spread out; it will melt and spread out later)
In the unwashed pot, heat 1qt of heavy cream until it is simmering. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl beat the 3 eggs and follow the directions on the box to soften the gelatin in water.
Add 2 cups milk to the hot cream. Then pour that into the bowl with the eggs and whisk it. Pour it back into the pot and bring the mixture to a boil while whisking so it doesn't stick.
Once heated to a boil, turn off the heat and whisk in the gelatin until completely dissolved. Pour the custard over the hardened caramel in the pan. Extra points for pouring it through a strainer to catch any hard pieces of egg or gelatin. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Next day, cut into pieces and serve