No-Bake Flan
A silky, no-oven flan made with sweetened condensed milk, cream, and vanilla over a layer of rich caramel—easy to make and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup whole milk divided
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can 7.6 oz table cream or 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make caramel, pour into pan, and let set.
- Bloom gelatin in 1/4 cup cold milk.
- Heat 3/4 cup milk and dissolve gelatin mixture.
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into pan and refrigerate for 6+ hours.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/no-bake-flan/
Notes
- Use a nonstick loaf or Bundt pan for easy unmolding.
- For deeper flavor, infuse the milk with citrus zest or cinnamon before blending.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days—perfect for make-ahead entertaining.