How to Make the Tastiest Custard Cake Flan Ever

Are you craving something sweet, creamy, and absolutely divine? Look no further; our Custard Cake Flan recipe is what you need! It combines the rich flavors of cream cheese, vanilla, and caramel in a mouthwatering treat.

This dessert is popular during holidays like Christmas and New Year's Eve. You could even make it for Valentine's Day to impress your loved one. If you like this recipe, you might also enjoy our Coconut Cream Pie for a fun twist on a classic dessert.

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Ingredients

• Sugar
• Water
• Cream cheese
• Vanilla pod
• Eggs
• Egg yolk
• Evaporated milk
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Salt

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Making the Caramel

1. Mix sugar and water in a saucepan and heat it up. Don't stir once it starts melting.
2. Remove from heat and pour into mold.

Preparing the Cheese Mix

Use a mixer to blend cream cheese and vanilla. Add eggs one by one.

Adding Milk

Stir in both types of milk until well mixed.

Straining and Pouring

Strain your mix and pour it over the hardened caramel in your mold.

Baking the Flan

Place the mold in a water bath and bake. Make sure the center is still a bit wiggly before taking it out.

Unmolding and Serving

Use a knife to loosen the edges and flip the flan onto a plate. Enjoy!

Hint: To get the creamiest flan, make sure to strain the mixture well. This removes any lumps and gives a smooth texture.

Substitutions

To make it lactose-free, use lactose-free evaporated and sweetened condensed milk. For the cream cheese, a lactose-free version will work too.

Variations

A dash of cinnamon can also add some warmth.

Equipment

A good hand mixer and fine mesh strainer are key. If you don't have a hand mixer, a whisk and some elbow grease will work, but it might take longer.

Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze it, but the texture might change when thawed.

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Indulge in our Custard Cake Flan, a creamy, caramel-infused dessert that's perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and sure to impress!

• Total Time: 70 minutes + 8 hours chilling
• Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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150g Sugar

60ml Water

225g Cream Cheese

1 Vanilla Pod

5 Eggs

1 Egg Yolk

340g Evaporated Milk

400g Sweetened Condensed Milk

Pinch of Salt

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Instructions

Caramel Making

1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan before turning on the heat.
2. Heat on medium-high to melt the sugar.
3. Do not stir once the heat is on.
4. Use a utensil to move faster-cooking edges to the middle.
5. Wait for caramel to turn deep amber.
6. Remove from heat and pour into mold.
7. Tilt pan to spread caramel evenly.

Custard Cake Preparation

1. Beat cream cheese and vanilla seeds with a hand mixer until smooth.
2. Add eggs and egg yolk one by one, mixing well between each.
3. Pour in evaporated and sweetened condensed milk.
4. Mix well.
5. Strain the mixture and pour over hardened caramel in the mold.

Baking Steps

1. Place the mold in a water bath.
2. Bake at 350F for 40 minutes or until center jiggles.
3. Let the cake cool completely and then refrigerate for 8 hours.

Unmolding and Serving

1. Run a knife around the edges of the cake.
2. Place a large plate over the mold.
3. Flip the mold and plate.
4. Remove the mold.
5. Enjoy your Custard Cake Flan!

• Author: Sandrine Pearson
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: European
• Diet: Vegetarian

Food safety

• Always use fresh eggs.
• Store in the fridge, not at room temperature.
• Make sure your dairy products are fresh.