Flan de queso is a traditional Puerto Rican dessert that combines the creamy texture of cheesecake with the rich flavor of flan. This delightful treat is made with a combination of cream cheese, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and eggs, all baked together in a caramel-coated mold. The result is a smooth, velvety custard with a slightly caramelized top and a delicate aroma of vanilla and cinnamon.
In this article, we will explore two variations of this classic recipe: the traditional Flan de queso and a more modern version with a graham cracker crust. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll find that making Flan de queso is a fun and rewarding experience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delicious Puerto Rican dessert.
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 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.
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
FLAN DE QUESO CREMA
How can you go wrong with sugar, cream and eggs? You can't. This serves 12 but make two because you'll want to keep one for yourself. Prep time does not include refrigeration overnight.
Provided by Ceezie
Categories Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt the sugar in an 8 inch cake pan (preferably a coated one). To do this, put the pan directly over a medium heat burner stirring continually (You can also do this in a sauce pan and pout into the cake pan) After a few minutes the sugar will actually liquify and become a dark golden-brown or caramel color. Tip the pan to make the liquid cover the bottom evenly and begin to go up the sides of it. Place the pan in the freezer.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place inside it a roasting pan (big enough to hold the cake pan) half filled with water.
- Pour the condensed milk into a large bowl. Blend the water, cheese, eggs, vanilla and salt in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Whisk this into the bowl with the condensed milk. Pour it all through a wire sieve into the cake pan you have removed from the freezer.
- Carefully lower the cake pan into the pan of simmering water. Bake for 50 minute Check for doneness. Remove the flan from the oven and let it rest at room temp for an hour. Then place in fridge overnight and just before serving invert and unmold it. The lovely caramel you made will now be on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.8, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 88.9, Sodium 125.3, Carbohydrate 27.1, Sugar 26.9, Protein 5.5
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
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. This will ensure that your flan has the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
- Don't overbeat the eggs. Overbeating can cause the flan to be rubbery.
- Bake the flan in a water bath. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from curdling.
- Chill the flan for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow it to set properly.
- Serve the flan cold or at room temperature. It is also delicious topped with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Flan de queso puertorriqueño is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and beautiful presentation, it is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give flan de queso puertorriqueño a try. You won't be disappointed!
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