Caramel Flan

Caramel Flan

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c sugar

  • 1 package (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

  • 5 large eggs

  • 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk

  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. 

In a heavy saucepan, cook and stir sugar over medium-low heat until melted and golden, about 15 minutes. Quickly pour into ungreased individual soufflé dishes, tilting to coat the bottom; working quickly before the caramel hardens. Place the soufflé dishes in a larger baking pan with sides.

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly combined. Add in the milk and vanilla; mixing well. Pour over the caramelized sugar in the soufflé dishes.

Pour boiling water into larger pan to a depth of 1 in. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle) but the knife should come out clean.

Remove dish from a larger pan to a wire rack; cool for 10 minutes. 

To unmold, run a knife around edges and invert onto a large rimmed serving platter. Cut into wedges or spoon onto dessert plates; spoon sauce over each serving. 

Yield: 10 servings

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