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Amazing Leche Flan in a Tub Recipe | No Llanera Needed!

This creamy Leche Flan in a Tub is an easy alternative to the traditional llanera version. Made with egg yolks, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and fragrant lime leaves, it's steamed until silky smooth and topped with homemade caramel. Perfect for family desserts, celebrations, or small food businesses.
Author Onyok Kokok

Ingredients

For the Leche Flan

  • 10 medium to large chicken egg yolks
  • 1 big can evaporated milk 390 g
  • 1 big can condensed milk 392 g
  • 15 –20 pieces dahon ng dayap lime leaves
  • 1 tablespoon sugar for mixing with the lime leaves

For the Caramel

  • 6 tablespoons white sugar

You'll also need

  • 3 pcs microwaveable food containers
  • 3 pcs Food-grade heat-resistant plastic wrap

Instructions

Step 1

  • Place the 6 tablespoons of sugar into a pan.
  • Cook over low heat until the sugar melts and turns into a golden caramel.

Step 2

  • Pour the caramel into a flat baking pan.
  • Allow it to cool for 15–20 minutes until hardened.

Step 3

  • Finely chop the lime leaves.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and gently press while mixing using a spoon.
  • Set aside.

Step 4

  • Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.
  • Only the egg yolks are needed.

Step 5

  • In a large bowl, combine: Egg yolks, Evaporated milk, and Condensed milk.
  • Mix until well combined.

Step 6

  • Add the chopped lime leaves.
  • Mix again.

Step 7

  • Strain the mixture twice using a fine strainer.
  • This helps produce a smoother leche flan.

Step 8

  • Break the cooled caramel into smaller pieces.
  • Place the caramel pieces inside each microwaveable container.

Step 9

  • Pour the leche flan mixture into each container.
  • Cover each container tightly using food-grade heat-resistant plastic.

Step 10

  • Steam over medium-high heat for 35 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before refrigerating.
  • Serve chilled.