Banh Flan (Vietnamese Flan)
Silky baked caramel custard with a deep, bittersweet caramel top that melts into each spoonful. Gentle steaming in a bain-marie produces a lush, velvety texture that’s comforting and elegant.
¾ cup sugar
2 tbsp water
4 whole egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
4 egg yolk, room temperature
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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