Quesillo (Venezuelan Flan) Recipe

A beloved Venezuelan dessert that transforms simple ingredients into pure magic - this Quesillo (Venezuelan Flan) Recipe combines velvety-smooth custard made with condensed milk and a rich amber caramel sauce. Similar to flan but uniquely creamy, it's an elegant treat that's perfect for special occasions.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Venezuelan

Keyword: Quesillo (Venezuelan Flan) Recipe

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1 15

Total Time: 1 35

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $13

Equipment

9-inch round flan mold or cake pan
Large roasting pan (for water bath)
Fine-mesh strainer
Aluminum foil
Mixing bowls
Whisk

Ingredients

Caramel

1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water

Custard

5 large eggs
1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 can 12 oz evaporated milk
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Make caramel: Heat sugar and water until golden amber (8-10 minutes). Pour into mold.
Mix custard: Whisk eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, vanilla, and salt.
Strain mixture through fine-mesh strainer.
Pour into caramel-lined mold.
Bake in water bath at 325°F for 1 hour 15 minutes until set but jiggly.
Cool completely, then chill 4+ hours.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients
Don't stir caramel while cooking
Center should wobble slightly when done
Keeps refrigerated up to 5 days

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