Super Easy Cream Cheese Flan

Super Easy Cream Cheese Flan
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    15

Indulge in the velvety decadence of this super easy cream cheese flan. A symphony of creamy textures and sweet caramel notes, this dessert is an effortless masterpiece that will elevate any occasion.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    56 g
  • Cholesterol
    141 mg
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    187 mg
  • Sugar
    55 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step
10 mins

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and transforms into a light brown caramel, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Pour the caramel evenly into a round glass baking dish.

03

Step
2 mins

In a blender, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is perfectly smooth. Gently pour the custard over the caramelized sugar in the baking dish. (5 minutes)

04

Step
1 mins

Place the baking dish inside a larger, deep baking pan. Carefully pour hot water into the outer pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan dish. This creates a bain-marie, ensuring even and gentle cooking. (5 minutes)

05

Step
1 hrs

Bake in the preheated oven until the custard is set and the top exhibits a delicate light brown hue, about 1 hour. A slight jiggle in the center is perfectly acceptable.

06

Step
4 hrs

Carefully remove the baking dish from the water bath and transfer it to a wire rack to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flan to fully set and develop its flavors. (3-4 hours)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of sea salt to the caramel.
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the final product.
Be patient during the caramelization process; avoid stirring too frequently to prevent crystallization.
To unmold, run a thin knife around the edge of the flan to loosen it from the dish. Invert onto a serving plate, allowing the caramel to cascade over the creamy custard.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Alene Wolf

    This recipe is so easy and the flan came out perfectly! Everyone loved it.

  • Juliet Armstrong

    I added a splash of rum, and it was amazing! Thanks for the tip.

  • Opal Ohara

    My caramel burned a little, so watch it closely! Otherwise, delicious.

  • Violet Miller

    I was intimidated to make flan, but this recipe made it so simple. The water bath is key!

  • Jackeline Glover

    A classic dessert, now easy to make at home, thanks to you!

  • Una Okeefe

    The texture was so creamy and smooth. Will definitely make this again.

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