Leche Flan (also known as crème caramel and caramel custard) is a dessert made-up of eggs and milk with a soft caramel on top. This dessert is known throughout the world (especially in Europe) and has been in the dessert menu of most restaurants because of its convenience in preparation and long shelf life. In the Philippines, Leche Flan is the top dessert of all time. During celebrations such as parties and town fiestas, the dining table won’t be complete without it.
I remember the Leche Flan that my Lola Belen makes when I was still living in Las Pinas. It really tasted so rich and heavenly; everyone in our family always requests her to make some on special occasions. As for me, I’m still lucky because my wife knows how to make a good one too (this is actually her recipe). If I did it my way (not the song…please), you might be having Leche Flan that tastes like Egg Pie instead.
Try this most favorite Filipino dessert: Leche Flan.
Recipe: Leche Flan Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 pieces raw eggs
- 1 small can condensed milk
- 1 cup fresh milk (or evaporated milk)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Watch the cooking video:
Cooking Procedure
- Using all the eggs, separate the yolk from the egg white (only egg yolks will be used).
- Place the egg yolks in a big bowl then beat them using a fork or an egg beater
- Add the condensed milk and mix thoroughly
- Pour-in the fresh milk and mix well
- Put the mold (llanera) on top of the stove and heat using low fire
- Put-in the granulated sugar on the mold and mix thoroughly until the solid sugar turns into liquid (caramel) having a light brown color
- Spread the caramel (liquid sugar) evenly on the flat side of the mold
- Wait for 5 minutes then pour the egg yolk and milk mixture on the mold
- Cover the top of the mold using an Aluminum foil
- Steam the mold with egg and milk mixture for 30 to 35 minutes.
- After steaming, let the temperature cool down then refrigerate
- Serve for dessert. Share and Enjoy!
Number of servings (yield): 6
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tnx po s recipe favorite q tlga leche flan
oh so tasty!! my first time and i am now following your recipes so simple to follow since i am beginner and been here in uk for 3months..amazing website for filipinos who are beginners and living in abroad. more power!!
this recipe is perfect! i actually been using the same recipe when cooking leche flan which i’ve learned from my kapampangan relatives. we are using evaporated milk instead of fresh milk. to add flavor din instead of using vanilla extract e pwedeng gayatin ang balat ng lemon, kunin ang katas nito at i add sa egg yolk mixture.
Thanks for the tips jen. Keep them coming.
finally sa tinagal tagal kong nagpaplanong gumawa ng leche flan ay natuloy na din. thanks for the recipe and PERFECT nagustuhan ko yung lasa…
Its nice to hear from you, Tina. Thanks for the feedback.
hi, if i’ll cook this in the oven, should i cover the leche flan with aluminum foil? thanks alot
Yes
..katatapus q lng ma try ang recipe..wow total lecker…salamat po..Keep going and God Bless.
Hi Vanjo, nice website – very helpful. I’ve been watching your videos for about a year now and I just found out that you’re based in Chicago. I’m from Willowbrook, IL – about 20 miles SW of the loop. Anyway, may nagtanong kung puwede gamitin ang oven sa pagluto ng leche flan. Mas mabuti kung gagamit ng “bain marie” or water bath. Place the leche flan mold inside a bigger pan and pour water halfway up the flan mold. This will prevent the flan from boiling or scorching and will ensure even cooking. Maraming salamat.
@Kuya Vanjo Merano excellent po talaga ang website nyo sobrang yummy po ng Leche Flan just tried… at talagang pumatok nanaman po ang panlasa sa mga amo ko ang ginawa kong dessert nila……very thankful po talaga ako sa panlasang pinoy.com. a million thanks po GOD Bless U always po…
Im so dissapointed i’d to make mine but when I make the caramel namumuo xa.I’d 3 times with no success.help!!!!!
Im so dissapointed i’d to make mine but when I make the caramel namumuo xa.I’d try 3 times with no success.help!!!!!
Thanks sa panlasang pinoy finally na ferfect ko na rin ang pag gawa ko ng leche plan dati ang ginagawa ko nilalagyan k ng water ung asukal na tinutunaw ko hindi pla ganon. thanks po ulit
Ask ko lang po, if lutuin ko po ung sugar sa pan(kawali) tapos pag naimix ko na po ung egg with milk at ilipan sa ibang llanera..okey po ba un?
Thanks sa pagsagot!
i want to try it kasi
Magic.Ganoon lang pala kasimpleg gumawa ng leche plan!Thanks for this one.
Yup,pwede oven instead of steamer,less hassle pa with oven.
I was experimenting my own leche flan coz my hubby wanted the not so creamy so i decided to use whole eggs instead of yolks only. I’ve noticed in other recipes, they use 1 is to 1 ratio in using evap & condensed if they use the yolks only. I only use 1 condensed milk & a little of evap since I use whole eggs. Tama po ba ang conclusion ko? Sticky ang yolk kaya kailangan nya ng evap to loosen the stickiness of the mixture?
I tried this recipee last night and it’s a success! just added some lemon rinds on top before puting on to steam. the waiting hour for the caramel to totally melt is worth the wait thou. I’d like to try adding some bits of jackfruit next time to add flavors just like my mother-in-law’s way.
thanks for sharing!
Pwede rin pong lagyan ng at least 1tbsp. of lemon juice and lemon rind, instead of vanilla. salain nyo lang po para smooth ung texture nya.
sir kelan ilalagay ung vanilla extract?
tnx for the great lesson about my fav. dessert..tnx alot…
Thanks a lot for this wonderful desert recipe.
nice and easy, i find it very helpful while preparing leche plan, i was so nervous because my mother in law will visit us, and i need to prepare dishes and desert as well, your website is a great help ..more power .. thanks
medyo di gaanong mahirap ang recipe pero gusto ko sanang malaman ang mesure ng fresh milk kong ilan nakakalito kasi ang cup…kasi dito sa italy mahirap hanapin ang evaporated milk(:-)
i love cooking and your website always gives me the best idea on how and what. Thanks to you.
what’s the measurement of the fresh milk or evaporated milk ? And if i’ll cook this in the oven, is there anything that i need to do ?
I tried the whole egg leche flan kasama ang egg white, masarap din. kelangan lang salain para matanggal ung ibang bomobuo sa egg white..pwede rin haluan ng
konting balat ng kalamansi.But, I will try also this recipe…tamang tama ang recipe na ‘to ngayon summer para sa halohalo..Thanks Panlasang Pinoy!…marami akong natutunan sa mga recipes ninyo..
Thanks for the recipe. I like your instructional info it’s simple and looks easy to make. Can’t wait to make some leche flan.
Thank you sam.
joy, possible na nagkaroon ng bula dahil after mong ilagay sa mold ay nilagay mo agad sa oven. You can prevent that by letting the mixture rest in the mold for a few minutes before baking. Regarding the caramel, make sure to transfer the caramel right away to the mold while it is hot para di tumigas kaagad.
ganun po ba?thank you so much for ur response kuya.maybe,i’ll try again para ma perfect ko na, pero in fairness ok nman po ung lasa, sa presentation lng po nag- failed dahil sa bula.
Again, thank you po at try ko po ung ibang dish.
kaibigan dikaya iniscram mocya ng hinalo mo kc pagmali halo magbubula atmagbubutas butas nga un kung maaari wag mong iangat ang pang mix mo para di mag bubbles.advice lang po.
Hi there Estonia. i think na pwede naman ihalo ang Cinnamon. Please feel free to experiment para lalo pang sumarap ang Leche Flan natin.
Hindi ko na sinala yung leche flan. Para maiwasan ang bula, let the mixture rest first para mawala yung bubbles brought about by mixing (especially kapag electric beater ang gamit). After ensuring na wala nang bubbles, you may start steaming. Hope this helps.
Sheile, I really appreciate the feedback. I’m really happy that it went well with you. Keep on cooking ma’am!
thanks for the recipe! pwede din po gamitin ang coffee or lemon grind instead of vanilla its really delicious.
pwd po bng gumamit ng oven instead of steamer,, wala po kasi kminng steamer, if so, ilang degrees po in celcious?thsnks,, i really love watching panlasang pinoy everytym na mgluluto ako,,=)
wow ang srap naman ng leche flan ty po sa advise
Hi Rowena,
I just saw your message now, I know that it was 2009 pa. But I only found the website last week. Anyways you experiment with flavors ka gaya yung Maja Blanca ginawa ko. Last week kasi I made my first and it turned out ok, so yesterday I decided to make again pero I added pureed bananas, raisins, and cinnamon. It turned out yummy and I think that’s how some food were discovered by experimenting. Well today is my first time to make Leche Flan well I just followed the instruction panlasangpinoy taught. Tapos nagadd ako ng lemon juice it came out also yummy. Yes you can experiment and it is fun to experiment kasi you never know what flavor ang sarap thanmk you.
i’ve been using oven ever since i started making this ….. 350 degrees for 1 and half hour ……the result is awesome…..
Hi Aj, what did you do? You just mix all the ingredients and then put in the oven? I wanna try this using oven. Thanks!
I tried this recipee last night and it’s a success! just added some lemon rinds on top before puting on to steam. the waiting hour for the caramel to totally melt is worth the wait thou. I’d like to try adding some bits of jackfruit next time to add flavors just like my mother-in-law’s way.