Flan de queso, also known as Mexican cheesecake, is a classic dessert originating from Mexico. This creamy and rich custard-like treat is a staple in many Latin American countries and is often served at special occasions and gatherings. Made with a combination of cream cheese, milk, eggs, and sugar, flan de queso has a velvety smooth texture and a delightful cheesy flavor. The caramel sauce, prepared with melted sugar and water, adds a luscious sweetness and a beautiful golden-brown color to the dish. In this article, we'll explore two variations of flan de queso: the traditional baked version and a time-saving no-bake recipe. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a detailed ingredient list to guide you through the process of creating this delectable dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, these recipes will help you achieve a perfect flan de queso that will impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FLAN DE QUESO (CREAM CHEESE FLAN)
This is my favorite recipe, learned from my mother. People love it and ask me for the recipe every time they try it, so here it is. I find it tastes better cold.
Provided by damaris
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes Flan Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large oven-safe pot with water to 1 inch; bring to a boil.
- Place sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender; blend until smooth.
- Place sugar in an even layer in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until edges start to brown, about 1 minute; drag sugar into the center with a spatula once the edges start to brown. Continue cooking, stirring from time to time, until caramel is an even golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Pour caramel into a 9-inch flan mold or baking pan; swirl so that caramel reaches 1 inch up the sides. Pour condensed milk mixture on top. Place mold in the pot of boiling water.
- Bake flan in the preheated oven until a damp table knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Chill flan in the refrigerator until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Invert onto a serving plate so that caramel is on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.3 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 201.5 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 251.9 mg, Sugar 57.3 g
COCONUT CHEESE FLAN (FLAN DE COCO Y QUESO)
Flan I made for Christmas Eve 2009 and came out delicious... so I had to write it down.
Provided by Milly Suazo-Martinez
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook and stir sugar with a wooden spoon until melted and golden, about 10 minutes. Caramel is very hot. Very carefully pour the caramel into a 9-inch round, 3-inch deep baking dish. Swirl dish to cover bottom and sides. The caramel will harden as it cools.
- Combine the eggs, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk in a blender. Cover, and blend on High until well combined; transfer to a large bowl. Pour the cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, coconut-flavored rum, and vanilla extract into the blender; cover and blend on High until well combined. Pour into the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Whisk until incorporated. Pour the flan mixture into the caramel-coated baking dish.
- Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the filled baking dish on the towel, and place roasting pan in the preheated oven. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer to a wire rack; cool. Refrigerate flan until ready to serve.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges of the pan and flip the flan out onto a serving platter. Spoon any caramel remaining in the baking dish over the flan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 128.5 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 160.3 mg, Sugar 40.4 g
PUERTO RICAN FLAN DE QUESO (CHEESE FLAN)
Leche flan baked with cream cheese giving it a slight tang and cheesecake-like texture!
Provided by Rebekah | Kitchen Gidget
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat to oven 350°F degrees. Set a kettle of water to boil. Set an 8- or 9-inch cake (or pie) pan with 2-inch high sides inside of a larger baking pan (such as a 13x9).
- In a small sauce pan over medium-low heat, melt sugar until completely dissolved. Watch carefully so it does not burn. You may swirl the pan to stir. Remove from heat when it is a dark golden, amber color.
- Immediately pour the melted sugar into the bottom of the cake pan, working quickly before it hardens. Set aside.
- In a blender beat the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure there are no lumps. Pour the strained custard into the cake pan over the sugar caramel. Next, add boiling water to the larger pan. It should come up the sides about an inch deep. The cake pan will be sitting in a water bath.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until set around the edges with a slight jiggle in the middle. Remove from oven and let the flan cool in the water bath, about an hour. Once cool, refrigerate at least 2 hours, but overnight is best.
- When ready to serve, run a knife around the edges to loosen. Set a plate over the flan and flip upside-down to invert. Slice into wedges and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 95 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 89 grams sodium, Sugar 22 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat
FLAN DE QUESO
Make and share this Flan De Queso recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kathy Riv
Categories Cheesecake
Time 3h
Yield 2 pies, 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- caramelize sugar onstove top over low heat. once caramelized pour into 2 pie pans. let cool.
- mix all other ingredients in blender. once the caramel has cooled pour this mixture over caramelized sugar in pie pans.
- place pie pans in 1 inch of water and bake in oven at 325 degrees for 30 minutes to 1 hour until toothpick comes out clean.
- let cool then refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.5, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 293.5, Sodium 331.5, Carbohydrate 78.8, Sugar 72.2, Protein 18.6
FLAN DE QUESO - CARAMEL-TOPPED CREAM CHEESE CUSTARD
Cream Cheese Flan Flan de Queso is a smooth cream cheese custard topped with a decadent layer of homemade caramel. Using only 5 ingredients and less than 5 minutes of prep time, this rich variation on traditional flan is one that you can master, fast! Serve chilled for a sweet finale to your next family dinner.
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Step 1 Heat oven to 350°F. In small saucepan over medium high heat, add sugar and ½ cup water. Bring water to boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook sugar mixture, without stirring, until deep golden brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Carefully pour caramel to 8-cup heat-proof mold, quickly swirling to evenly coat bottom before caramel hardens; set aside. Step 2 In medium mixing bowl, using hand blender or whisk, beat together cream cheese and eggs until smooth. Whisk in condensed milk and evaporated milk until smooth and combined. Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared mold with caramel; cover tightly with foil. Place mold in larger, deep pan. Pour enough hot (not boiling) water into larger pan, until water comes halfway up sides of flan mold to form bain-marie. Step 3 Transfer pan to oven. Bake until flan is set (thin knife inserted into center will come out clean), 40-45 minutes. Remove flan mold from pan; discard foil. Let sit until cool. Transfer flan mold to refrigerator until chilled, at least 2 hours. To unmold, run thin knife around edges of flan. Invert onto serving plate. Cut into 12 pieces.
FLAN DE QUESO PUERTORIQUENO
Make and share this Flan De Queso Puertoriqueno recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Emma Olivas
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a round 9"x3 1/2 " mold and make caramel by placing 1 cup of sugar and melting it.
- Combine cream cheese, sugar salt evaporated milk condensed milk, eggs and vanilla and blend it all together.
- Put all the ingredients in the mold with the caramel and bake in baine marie in the oven at 350 degrees for an hour or until the knife comes out clean.
Tips:
- Make sure to use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for a richer flan.
- Use a metal or glass baking dish, as ceramic dishes can cause the flan to overcook.
- Place the baking dish in a larger pan filled with hot water to create a water bath. This will help the flan cook evenly and prevent it from cracking.
- Bake the flan until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Overbaking will cause the flan to be dry and crumbly.
- Let the flan cool completely before refrigerating it. This will help it to set properly.
- Serve the flan chilled with your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, fruit sauce, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Flan de queso is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a popular dish in many Latin American countries and is often served at special occasions. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and simple ingredients, flan de queso is a surefire hit. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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