3 Ways to Make Soft and Smooth Green Tea Flan Without an Oven, Simple and Fragrant

Caramelizing sugar

Add sugar to a pot with a little water, then cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar completely dissolves and turns a brown color.

Add a little lemon juice and cold water, continue stirring and bring the mixture to a boil until it thickens slightly, then turn off the stove.

Mixing egg and milk mixture

Crack 6 eggs into a bowl and beat gently in one direction, do not beat too hard to avoid whipping the eggs.

Add 2 vanilla pods to the bowl, and mix until the vanilla dissolves with the eggs. Then add 400ml of fresh milk and 120ml of condensed milk to the bowl; you can adjust the amount of milk to suit your family’s taste.

Continue to stir until the mixture is smooth and all the ingredients are completely combined.

Mixing green tea flan mixture

You proceed to mix 1 tablespoon of Japanese green tea powder (matcha) with 150ml of boiling water, stir well until the powder dissolves, then let it sit for about 10 – 15 minutes for the powder to settle at the bottom, after that, strain to collect the green tea water on top.

Pour the collected green tea water into the egg and milk mixture, stirring continuously until the mixture is well combined, smooth, and creamy.

Pour the mixture into a new bowl, using a sieve to filter out any remaining lumps.

Pouring into molds and steaming the cake

Add a layer of syrup (also known as caramel) into the plastic jar, then pour the mixed mixture into it, being careful not to overfill.

You cover the jar tightly and steam it for about 30 – 40 minutes, occasionally wiping the pot lid to prevent condensation from dripping onto the cake.

When the cake is cooked, let it cool and place it in the refrigerator to store.

Final product

The finished green tea flan is incredibly smooth, and when eaten, it feels like the flan melts gently on the tongue. The refreshing aroma of green tea spreads, combined with the creamy taste of milk and a bit of the rich sweetness of caramel, creating a harmonious and enticing flavor.

Prepare the Flan Molds

First, prepare the flan molds by using a paper towel dipped in a bit of butter and spreading it evenly inside each mold to make it easier to remove the flan later.

Next, add 1 teaspoon of honey to each mold, and use a spoon to spread the honey across the bottom of the mold.

Mix the Egg and Milk Mixture

Crack 3 eggs into a bowl, and use a whisk or egg beater to beat the eggs until well mixed.

Place a pot on the stove, turn the heat to medium, and add 280ml of fresh milk along with 4 tablespoons of sugar. Then add 1 tablespoon of Japanese green tea powder (matcha) to the pot, making sure to use a sieve to filter out any residue in the matcha powder.

Stir the mixture well and heat until you see bubbles forming in the mixture, then turn off the heat.

Mix the green tea flan mixture

Gradually add the milk and green tea powder mixture into the beaten eggs bowl. Note to pour the mixture very slowly while stirring evenly so that the eggs do not become lumpy.

Next, pour the mixture into a glass or large bowl, using a sieve to filter out the remaining green tea powder and egg residue.

Pouring the mold and steaming the cake

Pour the green tea flan mixture into the mold and then cover the surface of each mold tightly with aluminum foil.

Place the cake in a steamer pot and be sure to line the bottom of the pot with a layer of paper towel to prevent the bottom of the cake from burning due to excessive heat while steaming.

Arrange the flan molds in the pot, pouring warm water into the pot so that the water level rises to half the height of the molds.

Turn on a low flame and steam for about 30 minutes. After the cake is cooked, take it out and refrigerate it for 3 – 4 hours or overnight, use a knife or the flat side of a spoon to separate around the edge of the cake, carefully invert the cake onto a plate and enjoy.

Final product

The finished green tea honey flan will have a distinctive light green color of green tea that is very eye-catching. The cake is soft, cool, fragrant with the aroma of honey and green tea, and when eaten, you will feel the sweet and creamy taste of the egg and milk that is simply delightful.

Caramelize the sugar

Place a pot on the stove, add 100ml of water and 100gr of sugar to the pot, stir and heat until the sugar dissolves, then squeeze the juice of 1 slice of lemon into the pot.

Continue to heat until the mixture turns a brown color, then turn off the heat, let it cool, and pour it into the flan molds.

Mixing agar powder and green tea powder

You should mix 100ml of water with 1.5gr of agar powder, using a spoon to stir evenly until the powder dissolves.

Next, proceed to mix 15gr of Japanese green tea powder (matcha) with 100ml of hot water. Stir until the powder is completely dissolved, then wait for the powder to settle at the bottom and strain the green tea water from the top.

Mixing the green tea flan mixture

Separate the yolks of 3 eggs into a bowl with 1 tube of vanilla, using a whisk or egg beater to beat until smooth.

Then add 440ml of sweetened fresh milk, 50ml of condensed milk, and 70ml of vegetable cream (or whipping cream) into the bowl, and continue to stir until the mixture is fully combined.

Next, gradually add each tablespoon of green tea into the bowl, about 3 – 4 tablespoons or even more for a darker green color, depending on your preference.

Cooking and Pouring the Cake

Place a pot on the stove, add the pre-prepared mixture of water and agar powder into the pot, and bring it to a boil. Then, gradually add the green tea flan mixture into the pot while stirring continuously.

Reduce the heat and keep stirring until the mixture reaches a temperature of 70 – 80 degrees Celsius and steams, then turn off the heat and pour the mixture into the mold.

Cover the mold and place the cake in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 hours. Once the cake has set, use a knife to separate the edges of the cake and invert it onto a plate to enjoy.

Final Product

The green tea flan made from agar powder has a moderate softness and a light green color from the green tea, making it very attractive. The sweet and creamy flavor of eggs, milk, cream, and vanilla blends with the refreshing aroma of green tea, combined with a hint of strong caramel sweetness, making it incredibly delicious.