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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Milo Flan Cake For 8 pieces
Chicken eggs 5 pieces Milo milk powder 22 gr Condensed milk 190 ml Milo milk 300 ml Filtered water 40 ml Boiling water 400 ml Granulated sugar 100 gr Ice A bit
How to choose fresh chicken eggs
- To buy fresh chicken eggs, when purchasing, you should touch the eggshell; if it feels rough and slightly gritty, then it is a fresh egg.
- Hold the egg close to your ear and shake it gently; if it makes no sound, it is fresh. Conversely, if it makes noise, it is old.
- You should not buy eggs that have cracks on the shell or tiny black spots as those are eggs that have been harvested for a long time and are about to spoil.
Should you choose to buy free-range eggs or industrial eggs?
- When making flan, egg whites are the key ingredient that determines the thickness of the flan, while the yolks contribute to the attractive color and aroma of the cake. Therefore, choosing good eggs is extremely necessary.
- With industrial eggs, you can easily find them at markets or supermarkets. The eggs are larger, cheaper, saving ingredients when making cakes while still ensuring product quality.
- On the other hand, free-range eggs are more expensive when purchased, and the eggs are also smaller, but in return, the yolks are larger, which will create a better aroma when making flan.
- Each type of egg has its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on the purpose or the quantity of the finished product you want to make, you can decide which type of egg to buy.
Tools needed:
Steamer set, plastic jars, strainer, spoon, bowl,…
How to make Milo Flan
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Cook caramel
First, put 100g of granulated sugar into a pot, spreading the sugar evenly across the bottom of the pot.
Place the pot on the stove, adjust to low heat, and cook until the sugar melts. While cooking, remember to continuously stir with a ladle to prevent the sugar from burning!
When the sugar has fully melted and the syrup turns a shiny brown color, add 40ml of water, stir well to dissolve the sugar in the water, and turn off the heat.
Prepare 8 plastic jars, evenly divide the caramel into the jars and set aside to let the caramel thicken and become chewy.
Note when making caramel- You can adjust the amount of sugar and water according to your preference to create either a thin or thick caramel. If you want a thin caramel, add more water and less sugar, and vice versa.
- When cooking caramel, avoid using a pot that is too thin, as it can easily burn the sugar. For better observation of the caramel’s color, choose to cook with lighter-colored pots.
- The cooking time for caramel will vary depending on many factors such as sugar, water, heat settings, etc. Therefore, pay close attention and don’t rush.
- Caramel can easily solidify when cooled, so pour it into molds while it is still hot. If the caramel hardens, simply heat it up again to melt it back down.
See details: Simple guide to make caramel at home
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Mix the Milo milk mixture
Next, you add 22gr of Milo milk powder into a measuring cup, gradually add 400ml of boiling water, and stir well for the milk to dissolve. Then add 190ml of condensed milk and continue to stir until the milk is completely dissolved.
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Mix the Milo flan mixture
Next, you crack 3 chicken eggs into a bowl. Crack 2 more eggs into a separate bowl, separating 2 egg yolks into the bowl.
Use a spoon to gently stir the eggs. Then, gradually pour the prepared Milo milk mixture into the eggs, stirring continuously with the spoon to blend the mixture.
Continue to strain the Milo flan mixture through a sieve for a smoother consistency.
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Pour into molds and steam the cake
At this point, you divide the milo flan mixture and pour it into plastic jars that already contain caramel.
Place the jars in the steamer, cover the jars, and proceed to steam the cake. Adjust the heat to low, and when the steamer is hot, start steaming the cake for 35 minutes.
Tips to prevent flan from having holes- To ensure that the flan does not have holes, you can strain the mixture through a sieve multiple times to reduce the amount of air bubbles and egg residue.
- It is advisable to preheat the oven or steamer before placing the cake inside, and maintain a stable temperature during the steaming process.
- When using the water bath method, steam at the lowest heat. If using an oven, set the temperature to 150 – 160 degrees Celsius.
- You should use a two-tier steamer or pot to steam the cake. Before covering the pot, place a cloth or a clean piece of fabric over the pot opening to absorb steam while steaming.
- You can tightly wrap the cake mold with aluminum foil; this will not only prevent temperature changes but also help keep the cake from having holes.
- Place a cloth or a clean piece of fabric under the bottom of the cake mold to reduce the temperature at the bottom of the mold.
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Completion
After 35 minutes, you open the lid of the steaming pot, remove the lid of the cake mold, and use a toothpick to poke into the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean and not sticky, then the cake is done.
You take the Milo flan out and let it cool. Prepare some ice, crush it into a bowl, add 300ml of Milo milk, and then add the flan cake to enjoy.
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Final Product
Very simple, right? We already have a batch of delicious Milo flan cake. The cake’s golden color looks very appealing.
The cake has a fragrant smell and the creamy taste of the eggs mixed with the rich Milo flavor, unique but very tasty. You should try it right away!
Tips for storing flan
- After steaming the flan until cooked, let it cool completely, cover the jar tightly, and place it in the refrigerator’s cool compartment, maintaining a temperature of 2 – 6 degrees Celsius in summer and 5 – 8 degrees Celsius in winter to use within 7 – 10 days.
- During storage, you should not place the flan near raw foods such as meat or fish, as it will easily absorb odors, become contaminated by bacteria, and spoil quickly.
- Be sure to close the jar tightly before placing it in the refrigerator and avoid keeping the flan at too low a temperature, as it will dry out and spoil quickly.
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