
Recipe for Flan
While Neapolitan flan isn't originally from Yucatán, it has definitely become part of our local gastronomy by incorporating regional touches. This is a classic of classics, and the recipe is easy to follow, allowing you to impress anyone at home or with guests.
Neapolitan Flan Recipe
Ingredients for Neapolitan Flan:
- 300 grs sugar
- One lime
- 8 eggs
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp. vanilla
Procedure to make the caramel:
Mix the sugar with 180 ml. water and a few drops of lime juice until diluted and it forms a dark caramel. Immediately pour a small amount in the bottom of one or more flan recipients.
Procedure to make the flan:
Place the eggs, milks, and vanilla in a blender and mix for 3 minutes and empty into the molds previously bathed with caramel. Place in water in a pan and bake, covered, 45 minutes. Cool at room temperature and then chill.
Other delicious recipes from Yucatecan Cuisine:
- Recipe for Papadzules
- Recipe for Sopa de Lima
- Recipe for Pollo en Escabeche
- Recipe for Relleno Negro
- Recipe for Cochinita Pibil
- Recipe for Frijol con Puerco
- Recipe for Queso Relleno
- Recipe for Tamales Yucatecos
Yucatecan Dessert Recipes:
- Recipe for Caballeros Pobres
- Recipe for Flan Yucateco
- Recipe for Pastel de Tres Leches
- Recipe for Dulce de Papaya

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