Mini homemade caramel flans

Recipe by Chocmiel

Creamy individual vanilla flans topped with a slightly liquid homemade caramel, air-fried for a smooth texture and a light golden crust. A simple yet impressive recipe, perfect for an elegant dessert.

EasyFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
1h 21m
Prep
30m
Cook
13m
Cleanup
2h 4m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$4.00
Per serving:$0.67

Critical Success Points

  • Do not stir the sugar while the caramel is melting
  • Add the boiling water to the caramel carefully to avoid splatters
  • Temper the eggs with the hot milk to prevent coagulation
  • Monitor the air fryer cooking to achieve the golden film without burning

Safety Warnings

  • The caramel is very hot and can splatter; wear kitchen gloves or use a long handle.
  • Boiling milk can cause burns; handle with care.
  • The air fryer becomes very hot; use oven mitts.

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