Cream Cheese Flan

Cream Cheese Flan is a creamy, rich, and decadent dessert featuring a smooth cream cheese filling and a sweet caramel topping. It’s a delightful twist on traditional flan with a luscious, Basque cheesecake-like texture.

Flan is a rich and creamy dessert that combines the silky texture of traditional flan with the smooth, tangy richness of cream cheese. It is a popular variation of the classic caramel custard, offering a denser, more indulgent consistency while maintaining the signature caramel topping that defines flan.

The base of cream cheese flan is made by blending cream cheese with eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and sugar. This mixture creates a smooth custard that is slightly richer and more velvety than standard flan. The cream cheese adds a subtle tang that balances the sweetness, giving the dessert a deeper and more complex flavor profile.

Before baking, caramelized sugar is poured into the bottom of the mold, forming a glossy, amber-colored layer. As the flan bakes in a water bath, the custard gently sets while the caramel slowly infuses its flavor. Once cooled and inverted, the caramel sauce flows over the top, creating a beautiful and glossy finish.

Texture is one of the defining qualities of cream cheese flan. It is typically smooth, dense, and creamy, with a melt-in-the-mouth quality that makes each bite rich yet delicate. The combination of caramel and custard provides a perfect contrast between sweetness and slight tanginess.

This dessert is often served chilled, making it refreshing despite its richness. It is commonly enjoyed on special occasions, family gatherings, or as a comforting homemade treat. Variations may include hints of vanilla, citrus zest, or even coconut to add additional layers of flavor.

With its luxurious texture, balanced sweetness, and elegant presentation, cream cheese flan remains a beloved dessert that elevates the traditional flan into something even more indulgent and satisfying.

Cream Cheese Flan

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Cream Cheese Flan is a creamy, rich, and decadent dessert featuring a smooth cream cheese filling and a sweet caramel topping. It’s a delightful twist on traditional flan with a luscious, cheesecake-like texture.

Servings 1 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 13 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 3/4 cup sugar for caramel sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can
• 12 oz evaporated milk 1 can
• 3 large eggs at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until it turns into a golden caramel. Pour immediately into a round 9-inch cake pan, tilting to coat the bottom. Set aside and let it harden.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Add sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
• Pour cream cheese mixture over the caramel in the cake pan. Place the filled cake pan into a larger baking dish. Fill the larger dish with hot water to reach halfway up the side of the cake pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• To serve, run a knife around the edge of the pan, and invert flan onto a plate. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 220mgSugar: 40gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 4mg

Calories: 320kcal

Meal Type: Dessert

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cream cheese, dessert, flan

Cooking Method: Baked

Diet: Nut-free

Time: >45 Min

Level: Easy

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