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Quesillo

Venezuela

Venezuela's quesillo differs from Mexican flan in using whole eggs, creating small air pockets throughout.

Venezuelan flan — a silky caramel egg custard with distinctive holes from the use of whole eggs including the whites. Venezuela's version of the classic Latin flan.

Authentic Venezuela Quesillo recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
60 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
435 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

6whole eggs
1 tincondensed milk, 400g
400mlwhole milk
1 tspvanilla
200gsugar, for caramel

Method

1

Melt sugar in a heavy pan until deep amber. Pour into a round mould. Coat the base.

2

Beat eggs, condensed milk, whole milk and vanilla until smooth.

3

Strain into mould. Cover with foil. Bake in a water bath at 160°C for 60 minutes.

4

Cool completely. Refrigerate. Invert to serve.

Chef's Tip

The water bath must not boil — a vigorous boil creates bubbles and cracks in the custard.

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