Miss Carmen’s Flavorful Flan

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 13

Miss Carmen's Flavorful Flan

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

402

Sugar

38g

Fat

17g

Flan is a Spanish dessert that has gained popularity worldwide over the years. Miss Carmen's Flavorful Flan is a creamy variation of the traditional flan that boasts a perfect balance of flavors. The caramelized sugar topping adds a lovely contrast to the dessert's smoothness, and the vanilla extract provides a subtle, sweet aroma. Best served cool, this dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat after dinner. It is surprisingly easy to make and is sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	Pour 1 cup of sugar into a saucepan on low heat. Stir continuously until all the sugar is melted and golden brown in color.
3.	Quickly pour the caramel into a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan and swirl it around to coat the bottom of the pan.
4.	In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the sugar, vanilla extract, and evaporated milk while continuing to beat until mixture is well combined.
5.	Crack the eggs into the mixture one at a time, and beat until just combined.
6.	Pour the mixture into the cake pan and place it in a large roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cake pan.
7.	Bake the flan for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8.	Allow the flan to cool completely before inverting it onto a serving platter. Enjoy!

PROS

This rich dessert has a creamy texture and a caramelized sugar topping that adds a lovely contrast of flavors.

It is gluten-free and serves as an excellent source of calcium, protein, and essential vitamins.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, so it is best to consume it in moderation.

It also contains cream cheese, which can be high in fat if consumed in large quantities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Miss Carmen’s Flavorful Flan contains high amounts of calcium due to the cream cheese and evaporated milk ingredients.
Calcium has been proven to strengthen bones and teeth, and it also aids in nerve and heart function. It also serves as a source of protein and essential vitamins B12 and D.

	1 cup sugar
	1 can evaporated milk
	2 packages cream cheese
	1 cup sugar
	4 eggs
	1 teaspoon vanilla