Delicious Caramel Flan Muffins Easy and Tasty Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
• 1 4 cup water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• optional whipped cream and fresh berries for serving

Instructions

1. Make the Caramel: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves. Allow it to boil without stirring until it turns a deep golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Quickly pour the caramel into a muffin tin, filling each cup about 1/3 full. Let it cool and harden while you prepare the flan mixture.
2. Prepare Flan Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and baking powder together.
4. Blend Everything Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Finally, fold in the melted butter until smooth.
5. Fill Muffin Tin: Pour the flan batter over the set caramel in each muffin cup, filling them about 2/3 of the way full.
6. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Unmold: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a serving plate. The caramel will flow down the sides for a beautiful presentation.
8. Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature topped with whipped cream and fresh berries, if desired.