Creamy Ube Leche Flan with Caramel Magic

Equipment You Will Need

• 8-inch cake tin
• Mixing bowl
• Spatula
• Aluminium foil
• Measuring spoons
• Tongs

Ingredients You'll Need

For the Caramel

• 4 tbsp sugar

Ube Leche Flan Mixture

• 10 large egg yolks
• 1 can (410g) evaporated milk
• 1 can (397g) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3 tsp ube extract
• Fine sieve

A Sweet Symphony: Crafting Your Ube Leche Flan

Prepare the Caramel

Using an 8-inch cake tin, heat 4 tablespoons of sugar over low heat until the sugar has dissolved and caramelised. Swirl the sugar around to ensure all parts of the bottom of the tin has been coated.

Whip Up the Ube Leche Flan Mixture

In a bowl, gently mix together the egg yolks, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and ube extract. Do not agitate the mixture too much to avoid creating air bubbles.

Pour the mixture through a sieve to remove any lumps.

Steam and Cool

Pour the ube leche flan mixture over the caramel sauce in the cake tin then cover with aliminium foil.

Steam the flan for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Alternatively, bake using a boiling hot water bath at 160C or 325F for about 60 minutes.

Allow it to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Ingredient Substitutes for Ube Leche Flan

• Ube extract: If you can't find ube extract, you can use grated ube or ube powder mixed with a bit of water to form a paste.
• Evaporated milk: Replace it with a combination of whole milk and heavy cream.
• Sweetened condensed milk: You can make your own by simmering a mixture of milk and sugar until it thickens.

Nutritional Information

Here's the approximate nutritional information for a serving of this Ube Leche Flan (assuming 10 servings per recipe):

• Calories: 350 kcal
• Protein: 9g
• Fat: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Sugars: 37g
• Fiber: 0.5g

Please note that the actual nutritional values may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ube Leche Flan

What type of mold should I use for my ube leche flan?

You can use any mold, such as a round cake pan, a loaf pan, or individual ramekins. Just make sure to adjust the steaming time accordingly based on the mold's size.

Can I make a vegan version of ube leche flan?

Yes, you can substitute the egg yolks with silken tofu, the evaporated milk with almond or soy milk, and the sweetened condensed milk with a plant-based condensed milk. Adjust the consistency and flavor as needed.

How long does ube leche flan last in the refrigerator?

Ube Leche Flan can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container. It's important to let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating to prevent condensation.

Can I freeze ube leche flan?

Yes, you can freeze ube leche flan for up to a month. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container before freezing. To serve, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.

Can I use a different flavoring instead of ube extract?

Absolutely! You can experiment with other flavors like pandan, coconut, or even matcha. Just replace the ube extract with your desired flavoring and follow the same recipe.