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Cream Cheese Flan – The Best Twist on Easy Recipes

This creamy, dreamy flan blends caramel sweetness with rich cream cheese for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Latin American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, dessert table favorites, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until golden. Quickly pour into a 9-inch round baking dish, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  4. Blend in sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the caramel in the baking dish.
  6. Place the dish in a larger pan filled with about 1 inch of hot water (water bath).
  7. Bake for about 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. To serve, run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving plate.

Notes

Make sure to let the flan chill completely before inverting to ensure the caramel sets and the texture stays intact. Great for dinner parties or make-ahead desserts.