Description
Classic Cuban flan emerges as a silky low-carb keto delight with minimal ingredients. Rich custard delivers smooth sweetness while keeping carbohydrate counts impressively low for health-conscious dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg yolks
- 480 ml / 2 cups heavy cream (double cream)
- 200 g / 1 cup powdered monk fruit allulose blend
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 60 ml / ¼ cup water
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Caramel Creation: Meld sweetener and water in a saucepan over low heat, gradually intensifying until a glossy, golden syrup emerges after 20-25 minutes of patient simmering.
- Ramekin Preparation: Distribute the molten caramel across ramekins, meticulously coating bottom and sides, then nestle them within a baking dish poised for a water bath.
- Custard Foundation: Whisk egg yolks to a uniform consistency, then gently heat cream with sweetener and salt until tiny bubbles form around the edges. Infuse with vanilla extract.
- Flavor Fusion: Carefully stream warm cream into egg yolks, whisking continuously to prevent curdling and achieve a velvety smooth custard. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into caramel-lined ramekins.
- Precision Baking: Surround ramekins with hot water in the baking dish, then slide into a preheated 350°F oven. Bake 20-30 minutes, rotating midway to ensure even cooking until the custard sets with a subtle center wobble.
- Cooling and Resting: Allow ramekins to luxuriate in the water bath for an hour, then dry thoroughly. Seal with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to develop rich, complex flavors.
- Elegant Presentation: Liberate the flan from ramekins by running a knife along the edges, then invert onto serving plates. Cascade any remaining caramel as a luscious finishing touch.
Notes
- Sweetener Selection: Choose a keto-friendly granulated sweetener like erythritol or allulose for best caramelization and smooth texture.
- Prevent Curdling: Temper eggs slowly by adding hot cream in a thin, steady stream while whisking continuously to create a silky custard.
- Water Bath Precision: Use hot water when filling the baking dish to ensure even, gentle cooking and prevent cracking of the delicate flan.
- Chilling Importance: Refrigerate flan for at least 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and achieve the ideal set and creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg