This looks like a caramel flan / crème caramel (also called baked custard with caramel topping). Here’s the classic, fool-proof recipe for the exact creamy, glossy texture you see in the image:
🍮 Classic Caramel Flan Recipe
✅ Ingredients
For the Caramel
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
For the Custard
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (395 g / 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (same size) whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
✅ Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Caramel
- Add sugar and water to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Do not stir — just swirl the pan gently.
- When it turns deep golden amber, remove from heat.
- Immediately pour into a flan mold or loaf pan.
- Tilt quickly to coat the bottom.
2️⃣ Make the Custard
- Whisk eggs gently (do NOT overbeat).
- Add condensed milk, whole milk, vanilla & salt.
- Mix until smooth.
- Strain mixture for ultra-smooth texture.
- Pour over hardened caramel.
3️⃣ Bake (Water Bath Method)
- Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F
- Place flan mold inside a larger pan.
- Fill outer pan with hot water halfway up sides.
- Bake 50–60 minutes until just set.
4️⃣ Chill & Serve
- Cool completely.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight best).
- Run knife around edges.
- Invert onto serving plate.
- Let caramel flow beautifully over the top. ✨
✅ Texture Result
✔ Creamy center
✔ Glossy caramel top
✔ No bubbles
✔ Bakery-style finish just like your photo