Mexican Flan

[motorbreeder1]

Please why every dish or anything you see that is adopted or used by hispanic cultures in the U.S you asume it´s Mexican? You are the greatest country in the world, so act like it! You have the incredible possibilities of live in a country with a huge cultural diversity it would be great if you can learn from it, not just stereotype like you usually do it´s not that hard, just simply make a quick search and find out where the flan is from.

[FinestDiva21]

That looks so goood!! goin to make it right now lol

[1977Msfelicia]

Excellent!!!!!!

[freitasex]

@1977Msfelicia

Thank you Chicago!

[Fabyz254]

My Favorite too!!!!

[freitasex]

@Fabyz254

Aww, thanks so much!

[karla43106]

hahahahah l am mexican..please tell me how you know thats a mexican flan..

[freitasex]

@karla43106

I was told this recipe from women in a church.

[bettyydelo]

If you like it, por over the flan , a little bit of kalhùa .. it´s soooo good, !!

[freitasex]

@bettyydelo

Wow, thank you!

[naanaa1111]

I have a recipe that I use cream cheese! out of this world! love it!

[naanaa1111]

fyi - you can carmelize your sugar in a pan in the oven.

[r2watts]

If you want to add a discreet but delicious flavour, try adding a pinch of chilli powder and some salt.

[freitasex]

@r2watts

Thank you for that!

[TheCharlywaffles]

nice ,Look Flantastic

[freitasex]

@TheCharlywaffles

Thank you!

[johnnygunnzz]

this looks so good thanks cant wait to make it

[freitasex]

@johnnygunnzz

Thank you and have a happy new year!

[19848100]

I have never made flan before because I thought it was hard to make but after watching your video it seemed pretty easy so i have to try it now. Thanks for the video....

[freitasex]

@19848100

Thanks!

[luckycharmsxoxo1]

yhat looks AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO TRYING THIS FOR NEWYEARS!

[freitasex]

@luckycharmsxoxo1

Thank you ... and Happy New Year :)

[ana82882]

When u put it in the oven, do u cover it with foil?....maan this looks good. I'm gonna try to make it in a lil bit.

[freitasex]

@ana82882

No, I did not cover it.

Thank you for your question!

[vsalle25]

you can use a bigger plate next time...look at all the juice thats going to waste

[gytaniux21]

Realy Deliciso!! thank you! ♥

[freitasex]

@gytaniux21

Thank you!

[TacticalT0MAT0]

Hi mr showmaker

[freitasex]

@TacticalT0MAT0

Hi to you too!

[3rdshifted]

Wow good video

[freitasex]

@3rdshifted

Thanks man, appreciate it.

[carmem1180]

Thx

[freitasex]

@carmem1180

Thank you and have a good day!

[theacosta406]

wow :) u explain good,thank u ;)

[freitasex]

@theacosta406

Thank you!

[alexrochagomez2]

Most mexican flans is made with: 1 can evaporated milk (instead of media crema) and 1 can of evaporated milk.

[MoKansasCity]

wait..how much hot water? Dont want to put to much

[freitasex]

@MoKansasCity

Best to have water go up 1/2 way up the outside of the cooking dish, thanks!

[dollsmaria]

I make this flan myself and always turns out good everyone in the family are always wanted me to bake this for the holiday... The only different with the Carmel I don't add water

[freitasex]

@dollsmaria

Thank you, thank you very much!

[Bgarcia1219]

on my way to the kitchen ;)

tks!!

[freitasex]

@Bgarcia1219

Excellent and thanks!

[biancaherran2u]

This has always been my all time favorite dessert..I never thought it could be so easy to make! Thank you so much for this video..can't wait to try it out..Thanks again....

[freitasex]

@biancaherran2u

I hope you do try it, you will not be sorry, thank you!

[AnotherAmateur]

Very nice. Flan is delicious. My version uses low fat milk and fewer eggs but comes out pretty good. Thanks for a great video!

[KHANHcept]

1:57 that's what she said!

[1662ninja]

BY FLANTASY FLAN

[ShowMeHowNow]

I LOVE FLAN!!! IT'S MY FAVORITE! AND YES I'M YELLING! hahaha I make it but I use cream cheese instead of media crema. Love it!

[freitasex]

@ShowMeHowNow

Gus... you just now seeing this I guess.

Hey this is my most popular video, and the media crema makes a HUGH difference.

Thanks!

[ShowMeHowNow]

@freitasex oh no, I've seen this video many times. Just first time I leave a comment on it. Well, I'm making a very special video on flan and it's gonna be epic! I was up all night thinking and sketching ideas for it. Can't wait to finish it!

[freitasex]

@ShowMeHowNow

I look forward to seeing it :)

[MiZzDeZy]

Best flan ever!!! I'm so proud of myself:) lol I'm really not baker but I actually got this right! Thanks:))

[freitasex]

@MiZzDeZy

Excellent, glad you like it and you just made my day!

[crazyweirdomimicers]

@freitasex Awesome :D I'm still in school and studies have been hard but this looks great, I'll definitely give it a go XD

[IBROSEFLA]

Hi - great video. I am cuban and was told "don't ever stir the sugar!" I was told to move the pan around on the burner.  This always made the caramelizing of the sugar a nightmare. So I avoided making flan. I didn't use your flan recipe but used your carmelizing method - so much easier. The flan is the oven. By the way, I use an old aluminum (I know that's not good) pan that belonged to my mother. She always made her flan in it so it's a tradition. Again, thanks for the info. Adios!

[freitasex]

@IBROSEFLA

Thank you very much!

[ilovellamafood]

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[dilujim]

hey there, well i tried doing the flan. The sugar came out perfect i did it like an experte hehe i'm so proud lol. However, after mixing everything and putting it on the oven. I used a dark metal pie mold and the flan wouldn't cook i waited for an hour and 15min and nothing?!! how much longer do you think ? :((

[freitasex]

@dilujim

I have never used a metal pan to make this, so I do not have any advise for you, sorry.

You also have to use a water bath to make this like I show in the video, I admit that the water bath is not explained very well, but it is there.

[dilujim]

@freitasex

Hi, thanks for the quick answer. Anyways it turn out to be amazing hehe . Yesterday i baked it for an 1:15 and when i saw that it didn't cook i just turn off the oven and left it there. At night when i got home i took it out and just put it on the refrigerator just in case it did came out good and it sure did. This morning i woke up to an amazing flan ! Thank you so muchh :) BEST FLAN EVER!!!

[dilujim]

well, you did an amazing job. I'm trying this tomorrow :) ! Thanks for taking the time to the video.

[RockyBalboa211]

Mexican Flan is the greatest dessert ever! :D

[withaspoon94]

this guy is so chill lol.

[sassypirate123]

this is really a good video for teaching how to make flan.. THANK YOU!! i LOVE flan!!!! :O cant wait to make it soon :] jejejej

[Ccia0bella]

made this && it was superrrrrr good =]

[BlueSky1223]

@freitasex, after u take out your flan, is it sopose to be like....dark brownish at the bottom?

[ArchlordPlasmas]

@BlueSky1223 no it is not.

[weerd2normal]

do not sick your finger in the carmel, you will die!

[rowenacalvarido]

@weerd2normal i did accidentally... ooucchhh!!! luckily im still alive

[dantheso1989]

that looookss so good!!!!!



[freitasex]

@dantheso1989

Thanks!

[bugz2grrl]

OH gosh! look yummy.. but it looks like pudding with syrub to me hehes thxxx

[misjif2341]

Here we go! *Turns on* Oh god, I forgot to put the lid on...

[1234lilspooky]

shit dats wassup and yeah give credit to the mexicans cause thats who created. Loveeee being mexican we love maken traditon plates. Mexico arriba..

[freitasex]

@1234lilspooky

Will you help me...

I have someone that wants to know what heavy whipping cream is called in Mexico City.

What is the word that is for fresh cream to make whipping cream?

[nimchuks12]

@freitasex i think it's "nata montada pesada". i'm hispanic, but i'm not mexican so i'm not sure if that's what mexicans would call it. some words are different in other spanish speaking countries:)

[freitasex]

@nimchuks12

Thank you very much!

[TheCookieme9]

wow, I love flans I've always tried to do one but with my reciepiec It always turns out to be a disaster this looks easier I will try this on my guests at the weekend. Thanks so much!

[39region]

I made this flan, and it was so tasty!! Thank you very much!! Greetings from Russia. :-)

[freitasex]

@39region Very happy that you made this and like it :)

Thank you!

[vkyle52]

Hmmmmmmm

[xoxSandyxox1976]

I know how to make this but it has half chocolate cake half flan, it's called choco flan. Its so good!

[lolibream]

wow... that was great ! i mean haha when you stuck your finger in the can and you were like yumm, what a great spirit all chef should be like you in this video as for how good there dessert it ! you didn't use the salt on ur recipe, so we use it or not

[me80sfan]

I would have liked to see you cut it. What is the consistency? Is it thick?

[lolibream]

wow... that was great ! i mean haha when you stuck your finger in the can and you were like yumm, what a great spirit all chef should be like you in this video as for how good there dessert it !

[josefinie]

dude, you sound totally drunk off yer ass !! lol

[BarbaraMParis]

I loved it

[Tenoch1]

I like it, thank you :))))))))))))))

[freitasex]

@Tenoch1

Thanks :)))))

[cooperdude2009]

Are you Mexican?

[Gannondalf]

who the fuck calls a saucepan a skillet?

[bishamon1461]

thanks for posting the vid :] i really want to make this!

[freitasex]

@bishamon1461

I hope you do make this, thanks!

[zeelove8]

wonderful vid,, im hispanic an my grandmas 89 her flan is amazin,,

ur flan looks just as Fantastic,, great joB!!*)

[freitasex]

@zeelove8

Thank you LaZeeZee :)

[m2jrojas]

So I baked this Flan Yesterday for my husband & kids and they loved it. Im gonna make another one tomorrow night for a baby shower that im hosting on saturday at my house. Thanks god bless you

[freitasex]

@m2jrojas

Wonderful and thank you Maria!

[phamthao610]

love it!

[RockyBalboa211]

FLAN IS GOOD! One of the best things about being Mexican! :D

[ezafreza13]

it looks so good!!! im gona try to make it!!:D

[Idkidkidk92]

Looks so bomb :p

[allisoncmunn]

This was so delicious! I made it for a spring festival at my university and I'm making it again tonight! Thanks so much for the recipe! :)

[freitasex]

@allisoncmunn

Thank you very much!

[ansianne1230]

A tip to make the caramel not harden so fast in the pie dish: while you preheat your oven preheat the pie dish along with it. So that it's hot/warm when you pour the caramel in. Of course this means you can't use your bare hands to turn the pie dish to coat it, just use some oven mitts or towels :)

[freitasex]

@ansianne1230

Great idea, thank you!

[ShinjuHoshi]

looks yum! ill have to try

[sana959]

awesome :) n love ur blander :D

[freitasex]

@sana959

Thanks you!

[dewy987654321]

Excellent recipe! Easy and delicious

[brez419]

that look so good.!

[rochaelisa]

Im sure that is delicious but that is not the original recipe of the mexican flan,mexican flan is, 5 eegs,1 evapored milk can,1 sweetened condensed filled milk can,1 philadelphia cheese,1 vanilla tablespoon,the same process,do this and then you tell me what you think.

[amadeo655]

very good..

[freitasex]

@amadeo655

Thanks!

[Cduenas34]

So how long do i live it in the fridge for? Thnx for the instructions.:)

[freitasex]

@Cduenas34

In the fridge for 6 hours or overnight.

Thank you for your question!

[victoriaamada]

LOVELY !!! i will try your recipe last week i tried making one for the first time and it did'nt have media crema, but i defenitely will add it tonite i bet it makes it great ! thank u from mexican mom that is not good at cooking mexican food XD

[freitasex]

@victoriaamada

Oh I bet you can cook up a feast :)

Thanks!

[babycakez79]

i wasn't sure how long to stir the sugar, i know you said until it got brown but mine got kind of dark ... do you think it will lighten up after its baked and put in the fridge?

&& will this effect the taste of the flan ?

[freitasex]

@babycakez79

If the sugar gets too dark, it will go bitter.

I am sure that yours will be fine :)

[babycakez79]

i wasn't sure how long to stir the sugar, i know you said until brown but my got kind of dark . not as light as yours.

do you think this will effect the taste of the whole flan ? its my first time making flan by the wayy....

[plevitafashion]

Thank you!!! i made it its really good :)

[freitasex]

@plevitafashion

Very happy you like it, thank you!

[plevitafashion]

When i put it on the oven do i put foil paper on it or i just put it in like that?

[freitasex]

@plevitafashion

No foil paper, but I do bake it in a water bath, thanks!

[cuevaspatsy]

OMG, This flan is absolutely delicious. It tastes just like my uncles from Puerto Rico. Thanks for the recipe

[freitasex]

@cuevaspatsy

Thank you very much!

[cuevaspatsy]

how long do i mix the ingredients in the blender?

cuevasortiz

[freitasex]

@cuevaspatsy

Mix for 2 minutes

[cuevaspatsy]

how long do i mix the ingredients in the blender?

cuevas

[megamarsvin]

I'm not a foodie but that looks delicious.. :D

[freitasex]

@megamarsvin

Thank you!

[ocfrank1]

Beautiful! Never tried it with media crema, I will definitely be making flan for new years.

[Zouhira1]

Oh! maybe I have to do the same and check my thermometer. I love flan, I can eat it everyday without getting tired. My neighbor sells flan, a small one for $8. I always buy it from her, until I found your recipe, so I told myself, "it's time for me to make it on my own". Thanks for keeping me posted. Have a Happy new year.

[iamdabest245]

Giga PUDDI

[Zouhira1]

Thank you. I will post my results for my next one.

[Zouhira1]

Thank you for your response. Definitely I will try it again.

[freitasex]

@Zouhira1

I hope you do try again, I apologize for your results.

In the video my flan is a little over baked and a too dark.

When it comes out of the oven, it needs to jiggle in the middle.

Be sure to put your pan into another pan that has hot water in it .... that will make it bake more slowly and evenly.

Thanks :)

[freitasex]

@Zouhira1

I made this again 2 days ago, and it came out over done.

I baked it 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Maybe I should have baked for 45 minutes, or maybe my oven is too hot and I will have to get a thermometer and check to see if the oven is baking too hot.

[Zouhira1]

I bake it for 350 for one hour and 15 min.

[freitasex]

@Zouhira1

I feel it was baked 15 minutes too long :(

[Zouhira1]

I was so excised when I found this recepie. It's very simple to do. I just turn my flan upside down. It came so flat it brakes down and it taste like a cake. Can u please tell me if I did something wrong eventhough I followed ure insructions right. Gracias.

[freitasex]

@Zouhira1

What temperature did you bake and how long did you bake?

[mischika9876]

hola so i tried your recipe only i added coffe and let me tell you it was delicious, thank you, dont tell anyone but it was way better than my moms

[freitasex]

@mischika9876

Ok... I will not tell anybody, and thank you :)

[flashash2k9]

is this what giga pudding is?

[johnwaynepresley]

it perfectly fit in the pan!

Im gonna use this recipe; I like it!

[freitasex]

@johnwaynepresley

Please do make it... I am going to make it again for Christmas dinner!

[freitasex]

@johnwaynepresley

Thank you for your comment also!

[tomnouri]

@sarahrw16 creme caramel=flan

it's creme brulee thats different. i used to be confused too :)

[tomnouri]

Hi, Why did u remove the three egg yolks?

[MAKEUP4YOU1]

WERE DO YOU PUT THE WATER?

[SweetLove669]

Omg That Flan looks so Beautifull Im defenetly going to do it for Thankgiving Im sure my Family would love it; Thank You for sharing your recepie!

[freitasex]

@SweetLove669

Sounds like a great idea, thank you!

[pangitmancuteparin]

Is it possible to steam or u recommend to put it in oven??

[freitasex]

@pangitmancuteparin

I have not steamed it, but I think that would work beautifully.

Thanks for your question!

[soke278]

why mexican flan???....

[Neverlose2u]

when you flipped it upsidedown it was like MAGIC

[freitasex]

@Neverlose2u

Thank you very much!

[brisa72286]

mmm yumy it looks good thank you for your recipe.

[freitasex]

@brisa72286

Thank you very much!

[luckybuttdog]

I have made this recipe more than once.

It is a Family Favorite. I substitute Sugar for Agave Nectar.

No need to cook Agave Nectar just drizzle on Pie Plate before adding Egg Mixture.

It taste just as good and wont put your Diabetic friends into a Coma.

Pro: Less Work, Diabetic Friendly

Con: More Money, Harder to find then Sugar

I also under cook my flan for a more creamy texture.

I do not recommend this to everyone. Under cooked eggs can be DEADLY!

But I like it.

Thanks Freitasex for Recipe

[freitasex]

@luckybuttdog

I have agave nectar, but have not used or tried it yet.

Thank you very much for the suggestion!

[SaulMeyersz]

now i want flan.. damn it. .i hate watching vids like this cause it make me so hungry!!!!1

[awsomeboyz8112]

where do u put the hot water in, the outer pan or the pan with the flan. Also how much hot water?

[freitasex]

@awsomeboyz8112

You fill your pie plate or whatever pan you are using with the flan mixture.

Put the flan mixture pan ONTO another pan, and place in the oven.

Put water in the outer pan (in my case it was a metal sheet pan) and fill close to the top.

The idea is for water to up 1/2 way on the outside of your flan to even the cooking.

In the video I put a dab of water into the metal pan, that is where the water goes.

[cubamexico5567]

@freitasex its called "baño maría"

[awsomeboyz8112]

how long did u blend for?

[freitasex]

@awsomeboyz8112

I blended for 2 minutes.

Thank you for your question!

[22perla]

mmm se be muy bueno el flan y muy bien explicada la receta..^_^

[freitasex]

@22perla

Thank you!

[ArtisticwithaK]

yummy

[deanandsha]

You don't have to add the tablespoon of water to the pan. I used to use Justin Wilson's recipe that called for equal portions of water and sugar and so you waited for all of the water too cook off before it caramelized. What a joke that was. The french just put the sugar in the pan and heat, you have to be just as diligent to stand there and stir.

Instead of vanilla, brandy or cogniac, or expresso, you can mix it up.

Recipe looks great, I'll definitely try it.

[twilightzonejude]

Very nice video ! where did u learn how to make this ?

[freitasex]

@twilightzonejude

I looked at 4 different recipes and then chose the ingredients that sounded good to me and this is what I came up with, thanks!

[twilightzonejude]

Very nice video !

[bffkennedyalexis88]

do u have to leaqve it over night? and can u put it in the freezer for less than 1 night?

[freitasex]

@bffkennedyalexis88

I have not tried the freezer, but it should work!

[DorisErikssonisCRAZY]

this is just a few common sense tips:

1. don't rush ahead!! make sure that your pie pan can fit into the deep pan!!

2. if you can, pour the flan mixture into the pie pan as you put it in the ovem, same goes for the hot water

3. the exact measurements can be adjusted. i used a cup of sugar for the caramel and it was WAY too much. i stil have 2/3 of caramel left over!! and as far as the flan mixture, it just barely fit into my pie pan and spilled quite a bit.

hope that helps!

[DorisErikssonisCRAZY]

is it okay to make this in a spring form pan? or would it turn out completely different in a matter of presentation?

[freitasex]

@DorisErikssonisCRAZY

Sure you can make it in any kind of pan.

You can even never turn it upside down and just scoop out servings.

The presentation would never be the same or as dramatic.

Thanks for your question!