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Cheese Flan

Cheese Flan
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Homemade Cheese Flan is a rich, creamy, and luscious dessert combining the velvety texture of cream cheese with the classic caramel softness of traditional flan. This easy-to-make recipe produces a silky smooth custard with a hint of vanilla and caramel, perfect for any occasion and sure to impress family and friends.

Ingredients

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Custard Mixture

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Caramel Base

  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Caramel Base: Melt the sugar over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed pan, swirling gently without stirring until it becomes a rich amber color. Quickly pour the hot caramel into your flan mold or ramekins, tilting them to evenly coat the bottom and sides before the caramel hardens.
  2. Blend the Custard Mixture: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend or whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
  3. Pour and Prepare for Baking: Carefully pour the smooth custard mixture over the set caramel in the mold. Place the mold into a larger baking dish and fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the mold to create a water bath, which ensures even baking and prevents cracking.
  4. Bake the Cheese Flan: Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for about 50 minutes, or until the flan is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick or knife—it should come out clean.
  5. Cool and Unmold: Allow the flan to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. To unmold, run a knife gently around the edges, invert onto a serving plate, and reveal the caramel top.

Notes

  • Use softened cream cheese at room temperature to avoid lumps in the custard.
  • Baking in a water bath (bain-marie) is essential to prevent cracking and to ensure a silky texture.
  • Watch the sugar carefully when melting to avoid burning, which can create bitterness.
  • Refrigerate the flan long enough to fully set for optimal texture and flavor.
  • Unmold gently by loosening edges and inverting slowly to maintain a beautiful presentation.

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Keywords: Cheese Flan, Cream Cheese Flan, Caramel Flan, Custard Dessert, Creamy Flan, Homemade Flan, Latin Dessert

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