Description
Instant Pot flan is a silky, caramel-topped custard made quickly and easily in a pressure cooker. It has the classic rich flavor and velvety texture of traditional flan, without the need for a water bath.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water (for caramel)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup water (for Instant Pot)
Instructions
In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water. Heat over medium until dissolved, then cook without stirring until deep amber. Immediately pour into a 6–7 inch cake pan or flan mold, tilting to coat the bottom.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour custard mixture over the caramel in the pan. Cover tightly with foil.
- Add 1 cup water to the Instant Pot. Place trivet inside and set the flan pan on top.
- Lock the lid and cook on High Pressure for 14 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the pan and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Run a knife around the edge, then invert onto a plate to release and serve with the caramel sauce.
Notes
- Do not overcook the caramel or it may become bitter.
- Covering with foil prevents condensation from dripping into the custard.
- Flan tastes best after chilling overnight for flavors to develop.
- Individual ramekins may be used—reduce cooking time to 7–8 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
