Flan de Queso (Cream Cheese Flan)

Recipe View Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Recipe View In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, softened cream cheese, 2% milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is perfectly smooth. (Approximately 1-2 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium saucepan, evenly spread the granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat until the edges begin to melt and turn golden brown (about 1 minute). Use a spatula to gently draw the melted sugar from the edges into the center. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sugar transforms into a rich, amber-colored caramel (4-5 minutes).

Recipe View While the caramel is cooking, prepare a water bath by pouring about 1 inch of boiling water into a large oven-safe pot or baking dish.

Recipe View Carefully pour the prepared caramel into a 9-inch flan mold or baking pan. Swirl the pan so that the caramel evenly coats the bottom and extends approximately 1 inch up the sides. Gently pour the blended cream cheese mixture over the caramel layer. Place the flan mold into the prepared water bath.

Recipe View Carefully transfer the water bath with the flan into the preheated oven. Bake until a thin knife inserted into the center of the flan comes out clean, which typically takes between 45 minutes to 1 hour. Once done, remove the flan from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Recipe View Allow the flan to cool slightly before covering and refrigerating for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to firm up completely. To serve, carefully invert the flan onto a serving plate, letting the caramel cascade over the sides. Enjoy!