Kahlua Flan

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Viva Mexico

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (44)

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Photo: Kahlua Flan

Cook Time:
1 hr 10 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 15 min
Cook: 1 hr 10 min
Total:: 3 hr 45 min

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Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (recommended: Kahlua)
Mexican chocolate shavings and cocoa powder, garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small saucepan, cook the sugar over medium heat until it starts to melt. Lower the heat and cook until caramelized to a golden brown. (Do not stir or touch the sugar, but swirl the pan to melt evenly.)

Pour into a metal flan mold or 9-inch cake pan. Turn the dish and swirl to evenly coat the bottom. Let caramel cool and harden.

Place the dish in a larger roasting pan and add hot water to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the condensed and evaporated milks and Kahlua and whisk well to blend. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake until set and just firm in the center but still jiggles slightly, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.

To serve, run a thin sharp knife around the rim of the flan. Place a platter or large plate on top of the flan and gently flip over so the plate is on the bottom. Lift away the mold. Garnish with powdered cocoa and top with Mexican chocolate shavings.

Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

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Jenny Madison, WI 10-04-2009
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Great and EASY!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Found this recipe by accident, looking for something else and WOW! It doesn't get much easier than this for super tasty... food. I have a flan recipe that's much more complex, but this one is just as good. A couple minor suggestions: First, I made individual servings as I think they present a little better. I made 4, and the servings were a little too big, so next time I'll make 6. Second, it was just a tad bit heavy. It might have been I just poured too much in each serving, but next time I'll whisk a little more. Last, I had a few lumps, so I will push it through a fine sieve in the future. Enjoy!Read more
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Debbie Ponca City, OK 07-06-2009
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Super Easy Recipe
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The recipe was easy to follow. But I didn't care for it. I found it not to be light. My was very dense. I didn't like the... sweetness. But give it a try. My husband said he will eat it. Read more
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Kenneth San Marino, CA 04-13-2009
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Careful with baking time.
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The instructions could stand to be more specific. I think not stirring the sugar was a difficult way to caramelize the sugar.... I used a wooden spoon in the end to stir it. And the time in the oven is really important. Two minutes could be the contrast between outstanding flan and egg/milk ick. Great flan though, I will definitely make this again.Read more
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Dorothy Midland, TX 03-01-2009
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Never Fails
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is an excellent recipe and it's very easy. Thanks.
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Donna Melstone, MT 02-28-2009
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Easy and Elegant
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was nervous since I had never made Flan but it turned out beautiful and delicious. Some of the caramelized sugar did... stick to the bottom of the pan, but there was plenty for taste and puddling on the plate.Read more
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Alisa La Plata, MD 02-07-2009
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Easy and delicious!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am an avid lover of flan and decided to try to finally make one myself. The recipe was super simple and the result is... amazingly delicious!! Even my friend, who is a chef, asked for the recipe!Read more