flaaaaannn.... I want your flaaaans *zombie groan*
I need help with the perfect flan! I've gotten addicted to the flan from a local taqueria (ANY flan has always been my favorite dessert, but this flan puts all others to shame and has almost ruined me for other flans; I can't even make due with Cozy Shack flan anymore), but my flan bill is getting a bit outrageous (and they don't always have it!), so I'd like to try my hand at it. I found another local place that makes something similar, but they made all the mistakes with it that I'm afraid of making myself. Tagueria #1 seems to cook theirs in a large glass baking dish that allows for uniform cooking while Taqueria #2 makes it in ramekins. I can tell from the taste and the sauce that they're going for the same thing, but #2's was just so eggy/bubbly and not firm and creamy at all.
I've tried googling for recipes on all my favorite sites and a just not finding much. I see a bunch of fancy flans, but I just want a basic Mexican flan with a light caramel sauce. I've never done a water bath, but understand the concept and I make delicious cheesecakes without one all the time (I'd rather not use a water bath, but will if it's the only way to et the results I'm hoping for).
Thoughts? Recipes Tips? Free flan for the flanless?
I've tried googling for recipes on all my favorite sites and a just not finding much. I see a bunch of fancy flans, but I just want a basic Mexican flan with a light caramel sauce. I've never done a water bath, but understand the concept and I make delicious cheesecakes without one all the time (I'd rather not use a water bath, but will if it's the only way to et the results I'm hoping for).
Thoughts? Recipes Tips? Free flan for the flanless?