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Filipino Leche Flan

Filipino Leche Flan (Easy Instant Pot Recipe)

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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 26 minutes
Filipino leche flan is just as thick, rich, sweet, and creamy if you cook it in the Instant Pot, right down to that signature caramel on top.
Servings 2 llaneras
Course Dessert
Cuisine Filipino

Ingredients

For the Custard:
  • 9 egg yolks
  • 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
For the Caramel:
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water

Equipment

  • 2 llaneras or ramekins

Instructions

  1. Separate egg yolks from the whites, being careful not to get any egg white into the yolks. Place yolks in a large bowl.
  2. Gently stir the yolks until smooth. Do not whip or incorporate air.
  3. Add evaporated milk and condensed milk. Stir gently in one direction until combined. Add vanilla and lime or lemon juice and mix gently.
  4. Strain the mixture through a strainer or fine mesh sieve twice.
  5. In a pan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Let it simmer until it turns amber. Gently swirl the pan as needed. Pour caramel into the llaneras, tilting to coat the bottoms evenly. Let the caramel set for about 5 minutes.
  6. Slowly pour the strained custard into the caramel-lined llaneras. Cover tightly with foil.
  7. Place llaneras on a trivet inside the Instant Pot. Add 1 cup of water to the pot. Cook on High Pressure for 12 to 14 minutes. Allow a natural release for 10 to 12 minutes, then vent any remaining pressure.
  8. Remove and let cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  9. Run a knife along the edges to loosen. Invert onto a plate and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving1 llanera/moldCalories1385 kcalCarbohydrates190 gProtein31 gFat54 gSaturated Fat29 gPolyunsaturated Fat4 gMonounsaturated Fat17 gCholesterol1055 mgSodium420 mgPotassium950 mgSugar187 gVitamin A3050 IUVitamin C2 mgCalcium780 mgIron3 mg