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How To Make Mexican Flan (From Scratch)

Mexican Flan is the ultimate indulgence; light and creamy and yet surprisingly simple to make! Learn how to make this classic dessert with an easy to follow recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6 Slices
Calories: 509 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 1 oz sweetened condensed milk can
  • 1 oz evaporated milk can
  • 1 vanilla bean seeds scraped or use 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5 large eggs

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Make the caramel
  1. Melt the sugar in a saucepan over medium high heat until it becomes liquid.
  2. Continue cooking and stirring with a wooden spoon until is lightly browned. About 5 minutes.
  3. Pour the melted sugar into each ramekin to coat the bottom.
  4. While the caramel is still hot and liquid, very carefully ( using oven mitts) swirl the pan around while sugar is still soft to cover bottom and sides. It will get thicker as it cools and eventually harden. 
  5. Set aside to cool.
Make the flan mixture
  1. Add the remaining of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix until well blended.
  2. Fill the cake mold or ramekins with the flan mixture.
  3. Place the mold or ramekins in a baking pan and fill the pan with enough water to rise about halfway up their sides.
  4. Bake for about 1 hr & 15 minutes if baking in a cake mold (about 40 minutes in ramekins) or until the custard is set (it should not feel liquid or loose when tapping ).
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 3 days. (see note 2)
  6. To serve, run a knife around the edges of the pan and flip the flan out onto a serving platter. Serve with fruit and/or fresh whipped cream.

Notes

  • Make sure not to use a kitchenaid mixer. This will leave chunks of cream cheese.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 3 days. However, I do think that it tastes better when eaten the next day so this makes a great recipe to make ahead!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 509kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 220mg (73%) Sodium 275mg (11%) Potassium 197mg (6%) Sugar 57g (114%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 509

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 509kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 220mg 73%
Sodium 275mg 11%
Potassium 197mg 4%
Sugar 57g 114%

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