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No-Bake Flan

3 from 1 vote
This no-bake flan is rich, velvety, and topped with glossy caramel—all without baking or a water bath. A foolproof, no-fuss recipe that sets beautifully in the fridge and wows every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup whole milk divided
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can 7.6 oz table cream or 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Make caramel, pour into pan, and let set.
  2. Bloom gelatin in 1/4 cup cold milk.
  3. Heat 3/4 cup milk and dissolve gelatin mixture.
  4. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  5. Pour into pan and refrigerate for 6+ hours.
  6. Unmold and serve cold.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/no-bake-flan/

Notes

  • Watch the caramel closely—once it darkens, it can burn fast.
  • Use a metal or silicone mold for easy release.
  • Sweetened condensed milk adds all the sweetness you need—no extra sugar required in the flan base.