This Apple and Yogurt Flan is a silky custard-style dessert with tender apples and a refreshing yogurt flavor. It’s lighter than traditional flan but still creamy, smooth, and perfect for breakfast, tea time, or dessert.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Bake: 45 minutes
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Cool: 1 hour
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Total: ~2 hours
Servings: 6–8 slices
🍳 Equipment
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8-inch baking dish or cake pan
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Mixing bowl
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Whisk or blender
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Baking tray (for water bath)
🥘 Ingredients
🍎 Apple Layer
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2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp butter
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½ tsp cinnamon
🥛 Yogurt Flan Custard
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2 cups plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
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¾ cup sugar
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3 large eggs
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½ cup milk
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2 tbsp cornstarch (or flour)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Apples
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In a pan, melt butter and add apple slices, sugar, and cinnamon.
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Cook 3–5 minutes until slightly soft.
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Spread apples in the bottom of a greased baking dish.
Step 2: Make Custard
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In a bowl, whisk yogurt, sugar, eggs, milk, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Step 3: Assemble
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Pour yogurt mixture over the apples.
Step 4: Bake
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Place the baking dish in a larger pan and add hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).
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Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40–50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
Step 5: Cool & Serve
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Let cool completely, then chill for 1–2 hours.
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Slice and serve cold or at room temperature.
🍽 Flavor & Texture
✔ Creamy and custard-like
✔ Light tangy yogurt taste
✔ Soft cinnamon apples
✔ Not overly sweet
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Caramel version: Add caramel sauce to the pan before apples.
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No-bake option: Use gelatin and chill instead of baking.
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Low sugar: Use honey or monk fruit sweetener.
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Fruit swap: Use pears, peaches, or berries instead of apples.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Approx per slice)
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Calories: 220
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Fat: 6g
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Carbs: 34g
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Protein: 8g