Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Cream Cheese Leche Flan, a Filipino-Spanish inspired dessert that combines the silky smoothness of flan with the decadent touch of cream cheese. This special occasion treat is a must-try for anyone who loves caramel custard desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Flan Mixture:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Caramelize Sugar: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Cook until it turns into a deep golden caramel. Pour into a baking dish and let it harden.
- Prepare Flan Mixture: Preheat oven. Blend condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla. Strain the mixture and pour into the baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil, place in a water bath, and bake until set.
- Cool and Chill: Let the flan cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before unmolding.
Notes
- For a silkier texture, strain the custard mixture twice before baking.
- This flan can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Water Bath
- Cuisine: Filipino, Spanish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
