Ingredients for Best Flan Ever
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- Condensed Milk
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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How to Make Best Flan Ever
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Select two oven-safe dishes: one large enough to act as a water bath, and a smaller one to hold the flan (the smaller dish should fit comfortably inside the larger one).
- Fill the larger dish about halfway with hot water and place it in the cold oven to preheat.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, caramelize 1 cup of granulated sugar, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until it turns a light amber color. Be careful not to burn it!
- Carefully pour the hot caramel into the smaller oven-safe dish, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, softened, 1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 (12 ounce) can of evaporated milk, 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Carefully place the smaller dish (with the caramel) into the larger dish (the water bath) in the preheated oven.
- Slowly pour the custard mixture into the smaller dish, avoiding splattering.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the flan is set around the edges and the center is just slightly jiggly when gently shaken. The top should be a light golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. This will prevent cracking.
- Once completely cool, carefully run a thin knife or offset spatula around the edges of the flan to loosen it.
- Invert onto a serving platter. If desired, garnish with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
72g
Fat
11g
Carbs
6g
