Instant Pot Creamy Flan

Instant Pot Creamy Flan

Instant Pot Creamy Flan

If you prefer a delicious flan that isn’t overly sweet, this recipe is for you! Unlike traditional versions made with condensed milk, this egg-custard flan delivers a silky-smooth texture and a perfectly balanced caramel flavor. It is my all-time favorite flan to make in the Instant Pot!

Author: Neliza Ly

Ingredients

Flan:

  • 12 oz. whole milk

  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar

  • 3 XL eggs

  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Caramel:

  • ¾ cup (152 grams) granulated sugar

  • 4 tbsp. water (for cooking)

  • 2 tbsp. water (to stop cooking)

Instructions

  1. Make the Caramel: Place ¾ cup sugar and 4 tbsp. water into a pot. Cook on medium to high heat until golden brown (it takes about 10 minutes to achieve the desired color). Once golden brown, carefully add 2 tbsp. of water and stir the pot until the bubbling stops.

  2. Set the Base: Pour or scoop the caramelized sugar into your mold and set it aside.

  3. Mix the Custard: In a bowl, combine the whole milk, ½ cup sugar, and vanilla extract. Microwave for 1 minute to dissolve the sugar.

  4. Combine: In a separate bowl, whisk the 3 XL eggs. Add them to the milk mixture and whisk until well combined.

  5. Strain: Strain the egg mixture twice through a sieve for a smooth texture.

  6. Prep for Pot: Pour the mixture into your mold and cover tightly with foil.

  7. Pressure Cook: Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot inner pot. Place the trivet and the flan mold inside. Set the Instant Pot to Manual / High Pressure for 15 minutes, followed by a 10-minute Natural Pressure Release (NPR). (Note: If your mold is made of thick glass, cook for 22 minutes with a 15-minute NPR).

  8. Cool & Chill: Carefully remove the mold from the Instant Pot and remove the foil. Let it cool completely on the counter, then place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  9. Serve: Run a knife around the inside edges, place a plate over the top of the mold, and flip it over. The flan should slide out easily onto the plate. Enjoy!

Note

  • If you like a sweeter flan made with condensed milk, check out my recipe here.


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