Smile, and Say “Cheesecake Flan”

The dessert recipes that I love the most have fewer ingredients, are simple in preparation, and have a wow factor that brings a smile to the table. This Cheesecake flan is one of those exceptional desserts that I believe will become a favorite, and bring a smile to your face.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 5 Eggs
  • 1 8oz. Cream Cheese
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • Pinch of salt

TOOLS:

  • Loaf pan (may use a Bundt pan)
  • Roasting pan
  • Large Blender 
  • Platter for serving flan.

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place a sauce pan on medium heat.
  3. Pour sugar and water into the pan.
  4. Do not stir.  
  5. The water will slowly boil until the sugar is all combined and becomes a light brown color.  Remove the pan from the heat and pour sauce into the loaf pan.
  6. Set the loaf pan into a roasting pan.  Pour 1 inch of water into the roasting pan.
  7. In a large blender combine the Eggs, Cream cheese, Sweetened Condensed milk, Evaporated Milk, Vanilla, and salt.
  8. Blend.
  9. Stop and scrape sides with spatula.
  10. Turn to Higher blend, for 1 minute.
  11. Pour carefully over the sugar mixture, using a large spoon to catch the flow into the loaf pan.
  12. Set both pans into the oven for 55 minutes, (50 minutes for bundt), or until a light brown top forms on cheesecake.  Don’t overcook.
  13. Set on a cooling rack. 

SERVING & STORAGE:

  • Cover pan with foil. Place in refrigerator to chill.
  • May be made days ahead and kept chilled.
  • When ready to serve, uncover and run a knife carefully around the edges of loaf pan.
  • Tip the cheesecake flan carefully onto the platter, allowing the sugar sauce to pour evenly over the flan.
  • Add a decorative touch to grace the platter and Serve. 

Bring on the Smiles!