Description
This Creamy Flan recipe features a velvety custard made with cream cheese, eggs, and a blend of sweetened condensed and evaporated milk, topped with a rich homemade caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 block, at room temperature)
- 5 large eggs
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 12 ounces evaporated milk (1 can)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the granulated sugar and water to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns a golden amber color, about 10 minutes.
- Immediately pour the hot caramel into an ungreased 9-inch round cake pan or two smaller flan pans. Tilt the pan(s) to evenly coat the bottom with caramel. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bring a kettle of water to a boil to prepare for the water bath.
- In the bowl of a mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs and beat until fully combined. Incorporate the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth and well blended.
- Pour the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps.
- Pour the strained custard mixture over the caramel in the prepared cake pan. Place this cake pan inside a larger roasting pan, then carefully pour the boiling water into the roasting pan until it reaches at least 1 inch up the sides of the cake pan.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for about 60 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly jiggles.
- Remove the cake pan from the water bath and let it cool for 1 hour at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to fully set.
- Run a knife around the edge of the flan to loosen it. Invert onto a rimmed serving plate to catch any caramel drips. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- This dessert is perfect for any occasion.
- Ensure to refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Creamy Cheese Flan