Decadent Cream Cheese Flan
Recipe Overview
Overview
The Decadent Cream Cheese Flan is a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the creamy texture of cheesecake with the classic flan. The recipe starts with soft cream cheese, which is blended with sweetened condensed milk and eggs, creating a luscious base. The addition of vanilla extract enhances the flavor, making each bite a sweet indulgence.
One of the standout features of this flan is the caramelized sugar that coats the pan. This syrupy layer not only adds a beautiful glossy finish but also a rich sweetness that complements the creamy filling. The process of making the caramel is straightforward, and it’s essential to ensure that it’s evenly distributed in the pan to prevent sticking.
Baking the flan in a water bath is a crucial step that helps maintain its smooth texture. This method allows for gentle cooking, preventing the flan from cracking. After baking, letting it chill in the fridge overnight allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a dessert that is not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious.
When it’s time to serve, inverting the flan onto a platter reveals the gorgeous caramel layer, making it a show-stopping dessert for any occasion. Whether for a holiday gathering or a special dinner, this cream cheese flan is sure to impress with its elegant presentation and delightful taste.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Add cream cheese, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract to a blender.
Blend the mixture until smooth for 1 to 2 minutes.
Set the blended mixture aside.
Lightly grease a 10-cup bundt cake pan with non-stick spray.
Place caramelized sugar around the base of the pan.
Use a spatula to bring up the caramelized sugar up the middle and lightly up the sides of the pan.
Use the back of a large spoon to pour the flan mixture around the pan to avoid disturbing the caramel.
Place the bundt cake pan into a larger roasting pan.
Wrap the bundt cake pan with aluminum foil.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Carefully add boiling water to the roasting pan, about an inch deep.
Add a couple of tablespoons of vinegar to the boiling water.
Tip: Add a couple of tablespoons of vinegar to boiling water to prevent staining your pan.
Tip: Using vinegar helps prevent any stains from the water on your baking pan.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and return the pan to the oven.
Use the toothpick method to check if the flan is baked.
Let the flan cool in the fridge overnight.
Run a butter knife around the edges and in the middle of the flan.
Invert the flan onto a platter.
Serve the flan after ensuring it has been properly chilled.
Tip: Let the flan sit at room temperature for a few hours before refrigerating.
Add more caramel sauce on top before serving.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Cream cheese flan combines the smoothness of flan with the richness of cheesecake.
- •Using room temperature ingredients helps achieve a smoother mixture.
- •Caramelized sugar adds a glossy finish and rich flavor to the flan.
- •Baking the flan in a water bath prevents it from cracking and ensures even cooking.
