Brazilian recipe
Electric Pressure Cooker Flan (Pudim de Leite)
This electric pressure cooker flan is a convenient take on the classic Brazilian dessert, ensuring a perfectly creamy and uniform texture every time.
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Ingredients
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup boiling water
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup boiling water
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups whole milk
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients can be found in the dairy, baking, or canned goods aisles of any standard supermarket or grocery store.
Preparation
- Crack the eggs individually into a small bowl and then transfer them to a larger mixing bowl
- Use a wire whisk to gently combine the yolks and whites
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix well
- Pour in the milk gradually while stirring delicately to avoid creating air bubbles
- Set the mixture aside to rest while you prepare the caramel
- Heat 3 cups of water in a kettle to use for both the caramel and the bain-marie
- Place the sugar in a saucepan over low heat
- Stir with a spatula until it melts into a golden caramel
- Carefully add the 1/4 cup of boiling water to the caramel
- Be cautious of hot splashes while the mixture bubbles
- Stir until the caramel is smooth and homogeneous
- Pour the caramel into an 18 cm ring mold (flan pan)
- Rotate the mold using a kitchen towel to coat the bottom and sides
- Pour the flan mixture through a fine-mesh sieve directly into the caramel-lined mold
- Seal the mold tightly with aluminum foil
- Fold the edges of the foil to ensure a secure fit
- Place a folded kitchen towel at the bottom of the electric pressure cooker bowl
- Add the boiling water for the bain-marie and place the mold inside the cooker
- Close the lid and cook on low pressure for 10 minutes
- Carefully release the pressure once the time is up
- Check if the surface of the flan is set and carefully remove it from the cooker
- Remove the foil and let the dessert cool down to room temperature
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before unmolding
- Gently warm the bottom of the mold over a stovetop flame to loosen the caramel
- Run a knife around the edges
- Cover with a deep plate and invert in one quick motion
Notes
Cooking in an electric pressure cooker significantly speeds up the process, allowing this decadent dessert to be ready in a fraction of the usual time. The secret to a smooth, hole-free flan is to mix the ingredients gently to avoid incorporating air and letting the mixture rest before cooking.
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