False flan: a simple and economical alternative to sweeten your desserts

Flan is a classic dessert that we all love. Its soft texture, sweet flavor and golden caramel make it an irresistible delight. However, many people have food allergies or dietary restrictions that prevent them from enjoying traditional flan, which contains eggs.

But don’t worry, we have the perfect solution: the “False Flan”. This dessert gets its name because, unlike traditional flan, it does not use eggs in its preparation.

It is a simple and economical alternative that can be enjoyed by everyone. Today we will teach you how to prepare this delicious and creamy faux flan that will captivate your palate without compromising your dietary needs.

How to prepare False flan

To prepare this delicious dessert, you will need:

Ingredients:

-1 liter of Milk
-125 g of Sugar
-110 g of Cornstarch
-1 tablespoon of Vanilla Essence
-1 teaspoon of Lemon Zest
For the caramel:
-1 glass of Sugar
-1 teaspoon of Water

Preparation

1. We start with the caramel. Place the sugar in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the teaspoon of water and mix well.
3. Cook the sugar without stirring for a few minutes until it melts and turns golden. Make sure you keep an eye on it to prevent it from burning.
4. Remove the pan from the heat when the caramel is an even golden color.
5. Quickly pour the hot caramel into the bottom of individual flan molds or a large mold. Rotate the molds so that the caramel evenly covers the bottom and sides. Let it cool.

For the Flan

1. In a large pot, heat the milk over medium heat just to the sugar, until hot but not boiling. Add the vanilla essence and lemon zest, and mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little cold milk to make a smooth paste.
3. Add the cornstarch mixture to the hot milk and stir constantly until the mixture thickens to a cream-like consistency. This will take approximately 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove the pot from the heat and pour the mixture over the caramel in the flan molds.
5. Let cool at room temperature for a few minutes and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely firm.
6. To unmold, run a knife along the edges of the flan to separate it from the mold.
7. Place a plate over the mold and turn quickly so that the flan falls onto the plate with the caramel on top.

Your fake flan is ready to be enjoyed! You can garnish it with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or crushed nuts if you like.
Now that you’ve learned how to make this exquisite faux flan without eggs, you can please everyone in your family or group of friends, even those with dietary restrictions. This creamy and delicious dessert is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy!