Royal Flan - Caramel Pudding (8 servings)

The product "Pudin Flan" by Royal is a popular Spanish do-it-yourself dessert. The name combines the terms "Pudin" (pudding) and "Flan" (caramel custard or crème caramel).

The package typically contains enough for 8 servings.

Product type: It is a powdered ready-mix for preparing a traditional Spanish caramel custard (Flan).

Package contents (186 g, 8 servings):

1. One sachet of pudding powder (contains sugar, thickener, flavorings, and colorings).

2. One sachet of liquid caramel (or several small sachets of caramel sauce).

Taste and Texture:

• Taste: Creamy, sweet pudding with a distinct vanilla or typical flan flavor. The sweet, golden-brown caramel sauce provides the classic contrast.

• Texture: The finished flan is velvety, creamy, and firm enough to be sliced, yet delicate, similar to a jelly or a firm pudding.

Preparation (typical procedure):

Preparation is simple and only requires adding milk:

1. Caramelization: The liquid caramel is first poured onto the bottom of the mold(s) or small dessert dishes.

Cooking: The pudding powder is stirred into the required amount of milk (usually 1 liter) in a saucepan and brought to a boil while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.

2. Cooling and Setting: The hot mixture is poured over the caramel into the mold(s) and must then set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (often longer, ideally 4 hours or more).

3. Serving: To serve, the flan is inverted so that the caramel appears on top as a glossy sauce.

Usage: Royal Flan is a classic dessert, perfect as a sweet finish to a Spanish meal, for festive occasions, or as a simple but elegant dessert. It is often served plain, or enhanced with whipped cream, fresh fruits, or nuts.