Description
This recipe for Creamy Caramel Flan delivers a velvety texture, simple ingredients, and an impressive presentation, making it an irresistible dessert. It features a rich custard base topped with a luscious caramel glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Caramel:
- 1 cup White sugar
- For the Flan Mixture:
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 4 Large eggs, room temperature
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can Evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until it turns golden brown. Pour caramel into the baking dish and set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour this mixture into the caramel-coated baking dish.
- Prepare a roasting pan with a damp towel and place the baking dish inside. Fill with boiling water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes until the center is just set.
- Cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Unmold the flan by running a knife around the edges and inverting onto a platter.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh berries or mint.
Notes
- For best results, follow the expert tips on caramel and chilling times to maintain the perfect texture and presentation.
- Serve chilled.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg