Apple and Yogurt Flan

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

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Bake: 45 minutes

• Cool: 1 hour

• Total: ~2 hours

Servings: 6–8 slices

🍳 Equipment

• 8-inch baking dish or cake pan

• Mixing bowl

• Whisk or blender

• Baking tray (for water bath)

🥘 Ingredients

🍎 Apple Layer

• 2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp butter

• ½ tsp cinnamon

🥛 Yogurt Flan Custard

• 2 cups plain yogurt (Greek or regular)

• ¾ cup sugar

• 3 large eggs

• ½ cup milk

• 2 tbsp cornstarch (or flour)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Apples

1. In a pan, melt butter and add apple slices, sugar, and cinnamon.

2. Cook 3–5 minutes until slightly soft.

3. Spread apples in the bottom of a greased baking dish.

Step 2: Make Custard

1. In a bowl, whisk yogurt, sugar, eggs, milk, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

Step 3: Assemble

• Pour yogurt mixture over the apples.

Step 4: Bake

1. Place the baking dish in a larger pan and add hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).

2. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40–50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.

Step 5: Cool & Serve

• Let cool completely, then chill for 1–2 hours.

• 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

• Caramel version: Add caramel sauce to the pan before apples.

• No-bake option: Use gelatin and chill instead of baking.

• Low sugar: Use honey or monk fruit sweetener.

• Fruit swap: Use pears, peaches, or berries instead of apples.

📊 Nutrition Facts (Approx per slice)

• Calories: 220

• Fat: 6g

• Carbs: 34g

• Protein: 8g