Filipino · dessert
Leche Flan (Filipino Caramel Custard)
Leche Flan (Filipino Caramel Custard) reads sweetness 7.3, richness 6.6 and umami 3.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Filipino dessert, about 1 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.3 · Richness 6.6 · Umami 3.9 · Floral 3.4 · Salinity 1.0 · Fruity 0.9 · Bitterness 0.6 · Nutty 0.6 · Sourness 0.5
What's in it (5)
- 10 egg yolks
- 14 oz condensed milk
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar for caramel
Time & effort: about 1 hr (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 231.8 kcal, 8.3 g protein, 12.3 g fat, 22.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Melt sugar in llanera molds to form caramel.
- Beat egg yolks with condensed and evaporated milk and vanilla, strain, then pour over caramel.
- Steam over low heat for 30-40 minutes until set.
- Cool, invert, and serve chilled.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Crème Brûlée — French
- Egg Tart (蛋挞) — Chinese
- Helado de Lucuma — Peruvian
- Flan Napolitano — Mexican
- Pudim de Leite Condensado — Brazilian
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