Creamy Flan with Heavy Cream
This creamy flan with heavy cream is a smooth stovetop custard dessert made with eggs, milk, and cream, gently steamed until silky. Topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder, it’s an easy make-ahead dessert served chilled in glasses.
Ingredients
For the Flan
- 3 eggs room temperature
- 4 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 300 ml whole milk
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 1 peel of lemon
For the Whipped Cream
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk 3 eggs and 4 tablespoons sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add 1¼ cups (300 ml) whole milk, ⅔ cup (150 ml) heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 peel of lemon to a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat for about 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Strain the warm milk mixture into the bowl with the eggs and sugar and whisk for about 15 seconds until smooth. Pour the custard into a jug and divide it evenly among 4 heatproof glasses, then cover each glass tightly with aluminum foil.
- Place the glasses in a large saucepan and add water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the glasses. Cover the pan with a lid and steam over low-medium heat for about 25 minutes.
- Remove the glasses from the pan, uncover them, and let them cool to room temperature. Refrigerate the flans for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Beat ¾ cup (200 ml) heavy cream with 1 tablespoon sugar for about 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Spoon the whipped cream over the chilled flans and dust with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Whisk the Eggs Well: I like to whisk the eggs and sugar for about a minute so the custard starts off smooth and delicate.
Warm the Milk Gently: Keeping the heat low helps the milk, cream, vanilla, and lemon peel infuse slowly without overheating the mixture.
Strain the Custard: I always strain the mixture before pouring it into the glasses because it gives the flan a smoother finish.
Chill Before Serving: Letting the flans chill fully helps them set properly and makes the whipped cream sit nicely on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1598IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1mg
