Glutinous Rice Flour Leche Flan
This Glutinous Rice Flour Leche Flan is the innovative twist on the classic Filipino Leche flan. It's made with 6 ingredients, eggs, sugar, coconut milk, condensed milk, glutinous rice flour, and vanilla extract.
You might want to try this Vietnamese Flan and Steamed Leche Flan for more dessert ideas.
Why you'll love Glutinous Rice Flan
Easy to make: This recipe is surprisingly not over complicated to make. Just mix all the ingredients and you can create a creamy dessert.
Versatile: This Leche flan with Glutinous flour is so versatile, you can make them in small ramekins for individual servings or slice them in bars.
Perfect for any occasions: This is perfect for any holidays, events, or birthdays.
What is Glutinous Rice Flour Leche Flan?
Leche Flan with Glutinous Rice Flour (Kakanin Leche Flan) is a dessert that combines the classic Filipino leche flan and rice flour to create a thicker and chewier unique texture.
The addition of rice flour to the leche flan mixture is resulting in more thicker and chewier texture compared to traditional leche flan.
How to make it
Step 1. Prepare the caramel.
In a saucepan, add sugar. Melt sugar until turns golden caramel. Transfer to preferred molds and set aside.
Step 2. Mix the custard.
In a bowl combine eggs, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Mix until incorporated.
Stir in glutinous flour and mix until well combined.
Step 3. Strain the custard mixture.
Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure a smooth and silky texture.
Step 4. Transfer into molds.
Carefully pour the mixture into preferred molds and cover them with aluminum foil.
Step 5. Steam.
Place the molds to steamer basket and steam for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 6. Serve and enjoy!
Transfer to a serving plate, serve and enjoy.
Baking Tips
Make sure to check caramel closely as it will taste bitter when overcooked.
To achieve smooth and silky texture, strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. This will help to remove any lumps.
To check if the flan is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, it is ready. Avoid overcooking as this can result in a rubbery texture.
Allow the glutinous rice flan to cool to room temperature in the refrigerator. It helps the flan to set properly.
To serve the flan run a knife around the edges to loosen it. Place a plate on top of the llanera, invert it, and gently tap to release the flan.
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Recipe
Glutinous Rice Flour Leche Flan (Leche Flan with Glutinous Rice Flour)
Ingredients
- 1½ cup glutinous rice flour
- 1 can 400 ml sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add sugar. Melt sugar until turns golden caramel. Transfer to preferred molds and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine eggs, coconut milk, sweeteened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Mix until incorporated.
- Stir in glutinous flour and whisk until well combined, ensuring there are no lumps from the glutinous rice flour.
- Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure a smooth and silky texture.
- Carefully pour the strained custard mixture into the caramel-coated llaneras or your chosen molds.
- Cover the llaneras with aluminum foil or a lid. Steam them in a steamer for about 45 minutes, or until the flan is set. You can check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, it's ready.
- Remove the flan from the steamer and allow it to cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight to chill and set further.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges of the llanera to loosen the flan. Place a plate on top, invert it, and gently tap to release the flan with the caramel sauce on top.
How could I do this in an oven with water if I don’t have a steamer? Could I do a low temp (and if so, what temp?)?
Hi Ash, bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Make sure the water is warm when adding to the bath.