Flan + The Effect of Using Whole Eggs vs Egg Yolks

Flan (yield: 6 4oz ramekins)

3/4 c (150g) sugar
1/4 c (57g) water
2 eggs + 5 egg yolks*
1 14oz can (396g) sweetened condensed milk
1 12 oz can (354mL) evaporated milk
1 tsp (4g) vanilla extract
1/2 tsp (3g) fine salt

1. Mix the sugar and water together in a medium size pot and place over medium heat. Once the sugar caramelizes and reaches a dark amber color, pour a thin layer into the bottom of each ramekin.
2. Add the eggs and egg yolks to a bowl and mix until combined.
3. Add the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, and salt to the eggs and mix until combined.
4. Strain the mixture twice to ensure a smooth custard.
5. Divide the mixture between the ramekins and set the ramekins in a 13in x 9in baking pan or a roasting pan.
6. Fill the pan about 1/3 - 1/2 of the way with hot water and bake in a 325F (163C) oven for 40-50 minutes or until the flan wobbles slightly at the center when the ramekin is tapped.
7. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let cool until they are room temperature before chilling in the fridge overnight.
8. The next day, run a thin knife around the outside of the flan and tip over.

* For a firmer flan use 4 whole eggs or for a richer and silkier flan use 10 egg yolks

[davidalcantara]

9 yolks, 1 egg. That’s the magic ratio. It goes perfectly with a can of condensed milk and can of evaporated milk.

[hunterfox]

I love that his descriptions never seem to have a "right" or "wrong" attitude towards these. He mentioned both methods and described their attributes plainly before offering a third option.

It makes this whole channel feel like such a positive place to learn about baking

[BenjaminISmith]

Using just the yolks in anything always feels too luxurious. What have I done to deserve 3 separated egg yolks in my dinner? Who do I think I am?

[pandoravex]

I’m gonna try this. Though we usually make cheese flan 🍮.

[tequila]

I have no intention of making anything on your channel but I absolutely love watching your content!

[jaimealoro]

In Spain, it's common to find the yolk-only version in pastry shops, though it's called "tocinillo de cielo" or "heaven's bacon"

[RedShadow_]

My grandma used to make the best flan, always taught us what you said, she’d only teach members of the family that actually took interest and I never got to learn it cause I’m young but man I remember eating that Flan that came out of and old pot and it tasted better than any other flan, im now an adult and I still don’t have the recipe but you’ve gotten me an excuse to get together with my mom and do something ❤

[bryangrunauer]

"the roots grow deeper in the winter" never heard this and it's beautiful. Thank you ❤

[ovaaaaaL]

I usually do 5 yolks only. But lately I've been thinking about replacing 1 yolk with 1 whole egg. Although I really like my flan creamy, I've thought "adding at least 1 whole egg can give a slightly firmer structure + more volume + protein. Tastes the same so it's a win-win.
4 yolks and 1 whole egg + the rest.

[errolmoako]

I would eat no matter what part of the egg is used. Because leche flan is delicious!

[markmark.marcial]

I was so frustrated why my flans were a bit stiff. Thanks for this. Youre a life saver 😁

[sinnastyx]

i like that he doesnt present any version as the 'wrong' or 'right' way. So in case people prefer it a certain way, they dont feel left out :)

[mitalishinde]

I have zero baking skills nor do I really intend to bake but I really love watching these videos they're clear, accurate, to the point love ur almost scientific backing it's like experimenting

[luxaeterna]

I can't get enough of these videos!! Also, I love flan so much.

[apexreactions]

I can never see or hear Flan without having flashbacks to Courage the Cowardly Dog fever deeams

[chefskiss]

I can't beGIN to thank you enough for this... but, THANK you. It's unbelievably timely as I'm making this on the weekend and just didn't want to 'waste' the egg whites. So basically, a custard is just a sweet quiche.

[jezraelflancia]

My dad has been using whole eggs while making flan since he was little. I've still never had any better than his.

[jauxro]

I lost my grandma's flan recipe, so this is a great tip. She always made it unbelievably thicc so I guess I'll keep adding egg yolks til it turns out like how I remember

[seraphicchic]

Filipino flan called "Leche Flan" only uses yolks. It's super smooth and rich😍😍😍

[NavaLene]

I haven’t had flan in years, I going to make some and keep this in mind!