A flawless, dense custard locked in a state of suspended animation, capped with a layer of aggressively caramelized sugar. It relies on the absolute precision of a water bath to prevent the eggs from boiling and scrambling.
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The Caramel. Place the granulated sugar in a dry saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir, but swirl the pan, until it melts into a dark, amber liquid. Immediately pour this liquid fire into the bottom of a round dish (flanera), swirling to coat the bottom. Work fast before it solidifies into glass.
The Custard Base. In a blender, combine the evaporated milk, condensed milk, eggs, and vanilla. Blend on low speed just until homogenized. Avoid incorporating too much air to prevent bubbles in the final structure.
The Pour. Pour the egg mixture directly over the hardened caramel in the dish.
The Baño María (Water Bath). Cover the dish tightly with foil. Place it inside a larger pan. Pour water into the pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan dish. This moderates the heat.
The and Chill. at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly. Remove from the water bath and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours . To serve, invert onto a plate; the caramel will have liquefied, creating a dark sauce.
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