Flan | Delicious Portuguese Custard Recipe with Port Wine

GET THE RECIPE: https://justcookwithmichael.com/recipes/port-wine-flan Just Cook With Michael Website: https://justcookwithmichael.com/ KITCHEN ITEMS: Instant Read Thermometer: https://amzn.to/2ZNrdw2 RELATED RECIPES: Portuguese Almond Tart | Bolo de Amêndoa:https://youtu.be/PsoQpR7emt8 https://justcookwithmichael.com/recipes/almond-tart/ Rice Pudding | Arroz Doce: https://youtu.be/Ma6J-LC9IEE https://justcookwithmichael.com/recipes/arroz-doce/ Malasadas | Portuguese Donuts: https://youtu.be/yFm37-RqEqk https://justcookwithmichael.com/recipes/malasadas-donuts/ Portuguese Sweet Bread | Massa Sovada: https://youtu.be/1G7f-yQYnvk https://justcookwithmichael.com/recipes/sweet-bread/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justcookwithmichael FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/justcookwithmichael PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/justcookwithmichael/ PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT: Canon EOS 6D: https://amzn.to/2WL9tQ9 Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens- Fixed: https://amzn.to/3hnxwMP Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-6 is II USM Lens: https://amzn.to/3fSesWv Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/2ZUXktX Andoer Colorful Metal Electronic TTL Auto Focus Focus AF Macro Extension Tube Ring for Canon EOS EF EF-S 60D 7D 5D II 550D Red: https://amzn.to/2ZPvQpc ________________________________________________________________________ Tips for custards: https://justcookwithmichael.com/cooking-concepts/custard-and-quiche/ Key cooking temperatures for sugar: https://justcookwithmichael.com/cooking-concepts/key-cooking-temperatures/ Caramel -------- 1-1/4 cup sugar 3 TBSP Port wine 3 TBSP water 1/8 tsp lemon juice/vinegar Custard -------- 1/2 cup sugar 7 eggs 3-1/2 cup half and half 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1.Heat the oven to 325 F.2. Pour 1 cup of the sugar, wine, water and lemon juice in a pan and stir over medium heat until it browns and turns into into dark caramel (335 F to 350 F or (170 C to 177 C) Gently stir and try not to get any sugar crystals on the side of your pot-that can cause crystallization of the sugar. (the acidity in the sugar mixture helps prevent crystallization) 2. While hot pour approximately 3 tablespoons of caramel in each of 6 individual ramekins, (or a large ramekin or casserole dish that could hold about 5-6 cups). Swirl the caramel around on the inside the ramekins. Work quickly, as the caramel will cool and harden almost as soon as it hits the dish. Reheat caramel in the pan if it cools off too much to work with. 3. For the custard: first whisk, the eggs, salt and sugar together. Blend until smooth. Then add the half and half and mix. 4. Mix in the the vanilla. 5. Pour the custard mixture into the caramel-lined ramekins. Place the individual dishes in a large glass, ceramic, or metal baking pan. Pour hot water into the baking pan to a depth of about 1/2- 2 inches. Place the ramekins in the pan with the water. The ramekins should be surrounded by water to a depth of 1/2 to 2 inches. 6. Bake the flan for 50- 65 minutes in the water bath. Check with a knife inserted; if the knife comes out clean, the flan is ready (or bake until the internal temperature is (175-180 F). Remove from the oven and carefully take the individual dishes out of the hot water. Let cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. (Leave flan in the dishes they baked in until time to serve.) 7. To serve, invert each individual dish onto a small plate, allowing the flan to fall out and the sauce to flow over the plate. (This dish is best made 12 to 36 hours in advance of service. This allows the flan to fully set and the hard caramel sauce to fully liquefy (more sauce comes out of the ramekin instead of being stuck to the inside of it) and it's easier to invert the flan out of the ramekins. ________________________________________________________________________ JustCookWithMichael is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The website and YouTube channel get paid by Amazon if links to products are used.