Argentine · dessert
Flan con Dulce de Leche
Flan con Dulce de Leche reads sweetness 7.8, richness 4.2 and floral 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Argentine dessert, about 1 hr 12 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.8 · Richness 4.2 · Floral 3.7 · Sourness 2.7 · Funk & Ferment 2.2 · Umami 1.9 · Fruity 0.9 · Salinity 0.8 · Bitterness 0.6
What's in it (6)
- 6 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup dulce de leche
- 1/4 cup caramel
Time & effort: about 1 hr 12 min (22 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 268.2 kcal, 19.2 g protein, 3.1 g fat, 40.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Coat ramekins with a thin layer of caramel.
- Whisk eggs with sugar, milk, and vanilla, strain into the ramekins, and bake in a water bath at low heat until just set.
- Refrigerate until cold, unmold, and serve with a generous spoonful of dulce de leche on top.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.