Vietnamese Steamed Bánh Flan
Vietnamese caramel flan made with condensed milk and vanilla, gently steamed. Makes 6 servings; hands-on preparation takes about 15 minutes.
A smooth egg custard over a layer of caramel, made with condensed and regular milk. Hands-on preparation time is an estimate; let the flan cool and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours before unmolding.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Milk and milk products
Condensed milk
Ingredients without verified allergen data 5
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Sugar, Water, Eggs, Milk, Vanilla extract.
Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Make the caramel
Put the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Without stirring, let them turn into a deep golden caramel, about 8 minutes. Immediately divide the caramel among the molds and let it set.
Ready to continue when: The caramel is deep golden and spread across the bottom of the molds.
8 min - 02
Mix the custard
Gently whisk the eggs with the condensed milk, milk, and vanilla extract, taking care not to make too much foam. Strain the mixture and pour it over the set caramel.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is smooth and strained, with no visible lumps, over the caramel layer.
- 03
Steam the custards
Cover the molds with foil and steam them over boiling water at low to medium heat for about 25 minutes. Keep the water at a gentle simmer and cook until the custard is set and the eggs are thoroughly cooked.
Ready to continue when: The custard is set and only barely wobbles in the center, with no visible liquid areas.
25 min - 04
Cool and serve
Let the molds cool completely, then refrigerate them for at least 4 hours. Refrigerate the flan promptly and keep it below 5°C; do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours. To serve, run a knife around each edge and turn the flan out onto a plate.
Ready to continue when: The flans are cold and firm and release from their molds when turned out.
240 min
Ingredients
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