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Flan de Queso
5 from 15 votes

Flan de Queso

Flan de Queso is a creamy baked cheesecake-style flan featuring a caramelized sugar layer, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla. The custard is blended smooth and baked in a water bath to achieve a silky texture with a delicate caramel top. This dessert offers a rich, smooth custard with a sweet caramel flavor and a soft, creamy consistency.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 363 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk can
  • 12 ounce evaporated milk can
  • 5 egg room temperature, large
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat to oven 350F. Put a pot of water on to boil. 
  2. Set a 9-inch round cake pan into a larger baking pan. The larger baking pan needs to have sides at least 2 inches high.³ 
  3. Add the sugar to a small heavy saucepan. 
  4. Heat the sugar over medium-low heat until the sugar melts and completely dissolves, stirring as needed. 
  5. Remove the pan from the heat when the sugar is amber colored. Keep an eye on it so that it doesn't burn. 
  6. Pour the melted sugar into the bottom of the cake pan and carefully swirl the sugar up the sides. The sugar will begin harden right away, so work quickly. 
  7. Add the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs and vanilla to a blender or food processer. 
  8. Blend until smooth and well-combined. 
  9. Pour the blended custard into the cake pan over the sugar. 
  10. Carefully pour the boiling water around the cake pan in the larger pan to create a water bath. The water should come up one inch on the outside of the cake pan.
  11. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until the middle is slightly jiggly but the edges are set. 
  12. Remove the pans from oven, but let the flan remain in its pan in the water bath for 1 hour. 
  13. Remove the pan of flan from the water bath, and chill for at least 2 hours. 
  14. To serve, run a thin knife around the edge of the pan. 
  15. Place a plate over the pan of flan and flip upside-down to invert. 
  16. Slice into wedges, and serve topped with any remaining caramel in pan, if desired. 

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk for the creamiest and richest flan texture.
  • A water bath helps cook the flan evenly and prevents cracking; a 9x13-inch pan works well for this.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 363kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 190mg (8%) Potassium 311mg (7%) Sugar 45g (90%) Vitamin A 610IU (12%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 236mg (24%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 363kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Potassium 311mg 7%
Sugar 45g 90%
Vitamin A 610IU 12%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 236mg 24%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.