Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350F

Step 2

Heat a saucepan in stovetop. Add the sugar. Continue to cook until is starts to melt. Adjust the heat to low and cook while gradually stirring until sugar turns into caramel.

Step 3

Pour the caramel into individual ramekins or llanera (or whatever mold you are using). Let the caramel cool down. Set aside.

Step 4

Beat the egg yolks in a mixing bowl.

Step 5

Gradually add the condensed milk while beating.

Step 6

Slowly pour the fresh milk into the mixing bowl and then add the vanilla extract. Beat until all the mixture becomes smooth.

Step 7

Pour the mixture into each ramekin or mold with caramel. Cover the mold with aluminum foil.

Step 8

Arrange the covered molds in a roasting tray. Note: it will be better if the molds are a bit elevated. You can place a short wire rack into the roasting tray and arrange the molds over the wire rack.

Step 9

Pour boiling water into the roasting tray until the water level reaches 1 to 1 ½ inches.

Step 10

Bake the leche flan for 50 minutes.

Step 11

Remove from the oven. Let it cool down.

Step 12

Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.

Step 13

Share and enjoy!