Description
Delightful mini caramel flan muffins with a creamy custard center and rich caramel glaze, perfect for an impressive yet easy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons (28g) melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease your muffin tin generously with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup (200g) sugar without stirring. Swirl the pan occasionally until the sugar turns a deep golden amber color. Quickly pour a small spoonful into each muffin cup to coat the bottom. Let it harden.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add the melted butter and whisk again. Sift in 1/4 cup (30g) flour and fold gently until just combined.
- Carefully pour the custard mixture into each muffin cup over the hardened caramel, filling about 3/4 full.
- Place the muffin tin on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. A toothpick inserted near the edge should come out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and invert each muffin onto a plate to reveal the caramel glaze. Cool another 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not stir the sugar too much while melting to avoid crystallization. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and fluffier muffins. Let muffins cool before unmolding to prevent sticking or breaking. The center should jiggle slightly when done to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 6
Keywords: caramel flan muffins, mini dessert, caramel custard, easy dessert, flan muffins, caramel dessert, baking, custard muffins