Custards
Flan Dominicano
Dominican Republic
Dominican caramel flan of eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla, baked in a caramel-lined mold until jiggly. Served chilled with caramel syrup, a classic dessert.
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What it is
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Dominican caramel flan of eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla, baked in a caramel-lined mold until jiggly. Served chilled with caramel syrup, a classic dessert.
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Golden, jiggly flan with a dark caramel syrup, creamy and sweet, served chilled in a ramekin.
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