Best flan recipe ever! Soft, creamy, and perfectly sweetened this is a dessert to always have on hand. Super easy and only three ingredients are needed!
In a deep saucepan heat the sugar with the water. Let boil until caramel is formed, I don't recommend that you let it get too dark because you run the risk of burning.
Pour the caramel into the flan mold(s). Let cool.
For the flan
Mix the eggs with half the sugar in a large bowl. Don't beat it.
In a deep saucepan heat the milk with the remaining sugar stirring until the sugar dissolves. Before it boils remove it from heat.
Pour the milk over the eggs without keeping stirring and mix until incorporated
Strain the mixture into the prepared molds and cover it with aluminum foil.
Cook in a double boiler for about 30 minutes, if you use individual flan molds or, 40/50 minutes if you use a big one. Keep in mind that all ovens are different.
Let cool and place the flan in the refrigerator, covered, for 24 hours.
To unmold the flan, before serving it, separate it from the edges with a knife, place an upturned plate on top, and turn it over to disassemble it.
Notes
For individual flans I used a 1/2-cup-ramekin stainless steel, and for a whole flan I used a loaf pan (9×5-inch). Try not to use molds that are too deep and don't overfill it.