Flan with dulce de leche sauce
Flan with dulce de leche sauce is a rich, creamy dessert consisting of a smooth, caramelized egg custard (flan) generously topped with a sweet, caramel-like sauce made from slowly cooked milk and sugar (dulce de leche). Its core ingredients typically include eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla for the flan, and sweetened condensed milk for the sauce. This beloved combination is a staple in Latin American and Spanish cuisines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is very high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein. It provides a significant amount of calcium from the dairy but is primarily a source of quick energy from sugars and fats. A typical serving can range from 300 to 500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 45 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a fusion of classic Spanish custard traditions with the iconic Latin American sweet sauce, dulce de leche. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of an indulgent treat where the slow-cooked milk in the sauce develops complex flavors through the Maillard reaction, similar to caramelization.
