In the culinary realm of delectable desserts, Quesillo Venezolano, also known as Flan, stands as a testament to the harmonious fusion of simplicity and elegance. This Venezuelan custard dessert captivates taste buds with its creamy, velvety texture and a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. While the classic Quesillo Venezolano recipe remains a beloved staple, modern culinary interpretations have given rise to a myriad of variations, each offering a unique twist on this timeless classic. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a delectable journey through the world of Quesillo Venezolano, exploring the traditional recipe alongside an array of innovative interpretations sure to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Quesillo Venezolano with its burnt sugar topping to the decadent Chocolate Quesillo and the refreshing Coconut Quesillo, this guide will provide you with all the knowledge and inspiration you need to recreate these culinary masterpieces in your own kitchen.
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QUESILLO
Quesillo, a Venezuelan specialty, is a kind of crème caramel or custard made from sweetened condensed milk, and cooked in a bain-marie.
Provided by Sarah-Eden Dadoun
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 F (180°C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 48 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUESILLO (VENEZUELAN FLAN)
The Venezuelan quesillo recipe, pronounced ke-see-yo, has bounced around our family since as long as I can remember. I frequently get calls asking about my exact recipe. It's not everyday your grandmother asks you how to cook something! I will however warn you: quesillo is not for everyone. I have learned that some people just don't like the texture. To that I can only really say that at least there will be more for the rest of us.
Provided by imgoingbananas
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes
Time 9h47m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Prepare a bain-marie, or water bath, by filling a 9-inch heat-proof container with water.
- Melt sugar in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until melted, 7 to 10 minutes; be careful to keep it from burning. Pour sugar into a flan mold, coating the sides to ensure that the egg/milk mixture in the next step will not touch the container.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk into a bowl. Fill the empty can with milk and add to the bowl; stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Blend well. Fold mixture with a spatula or tap against the counter to remove air bubbles.
- Pour milk mixture into the slightly cooled flan mold. Put the lid on and place inside the water bath; don't let the water go over the rim.
- Bake the quesillo in the bain-marie in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Pry lid open with a knife carefully; continue baking until set, about 15 minutes more.
- Let quesillo cool to room temperature, at least 25 minutes; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Slide a knife around the edges of the mold to loosen and invert onto a plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 90.7 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 110.4 mg, Sugar 54.3 g
VENEZUELAN-STYLE QUESILLO FLAN DESERT
This Venezuelan flan, also called quesillo, is a pudding-like rich dessert that is soused in a lot of caramel. Discover how to prepare this sweet dish.
Provided by Marian Blazes
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet or saucepan, melt the sugar with a couple of tablespoons of water over medium heat, occasionally stirring, until sugar has melted completely and starts to turn golden brown.
- Carefully pour hot caramel into the mold, swirling it around to coat the bottom and sides of the mold. Set mold aside.
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Set some water to boil. Whisk together the eggs, condensed milk, whole milk, vanilla, and salt until well mixed, or blend them in the blender.
- Pour egg mixture into the mold. Place the mold inside of a pan with tall sides (like a 9 x 13-inch sheet cake pan or a roasting pan). Place the pan on the oven rack, and carefully fill pan around mold with boiling water (to make a bain marie ).
- Bake until flan no longer jiggles a lot in the center, or just until a knife inserted into the flan comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 kcal, Carbohydrate 95 g, Cholesterol 319 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 292 mg, Sugar 95 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
QUESILLO (VENEZUELAN CUSTARD)
This is very similar to Flan but it's has a different texture and tastes just as good. It's mostly common to Venezuela and has the same caramel over top.
Provided by michellebsalazar
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Over med. heat melt sugar in a cake pan or in a pot. You can add a tiny bit of water (1 Tablespoon or so) before sugar heats up to make it a little lighter.
- After sugar is melted it should be light brown. Don't let it get dark or burn. Take off the heat and if it's in the cake pan let it cool. If it's in a saucepan, pour it into the cake pan and let cover the bottom of the pan and harden a bit.
- Put the rest of the ingredients into a blender and blend for a few minutes. Then pour on top of the caramel mixture in the pan. Place the cake pan into a larger casserole or round glass dish and fill the larger pan with water until the water comes up to about halfway on outside of the cake pan. This is called a bain-marie or bano de maria in spanish. Place this into the oven and bake for about an hour or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Place cake pan in refrigerator to cool for about 5 hours to overnight. If you're in a huge hurry you can also leave it in the bain-marie but dump the water and refill with cool water then add some ice cubes to this and place in refrigerator. If the ice cubes melt, add some more, removing a bit of water if necessary so as not to cause overflow. This could be ready in an hour or two if the ice is replenished often.
- Alternatively I'll sometimes do this in two loaf pans and place both into a large casserole dish. In that case, sprinkle enough sugar to coat the bottom of each pan lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 127.4, Sodium 122.4, Carbohydrate 32, Sugar 29.2, Protein 8.8
QUESILLO (VENEZUELAN FLAN)
The Venezuelan quesillo recipe, pronounced ke-see-yo, has bounced around our family since as long as I can remember. I frequently get calls asking about my exact recipe. It's not everyday your grandmother asks you how to cook something! I will however warn you: quesillo is not for everyone. I have learned that some people just don't like the texture. To that I can only really say that at least there will be more for the rest of us.
Provided by imgoingbananas
Categories Custard and Cream Pies
Time 9h47m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Prepare a bain-marie, or water bath, by filling a 9-inch heat-proof container with water.
- Melt sugar in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until melted, 7 to 10 minutes; be careful to keep it from burning. Pour sugar into a flan mold, coating the sides to ensure that the egg/milk mixture in the next step will not touch the container.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk into a bowl. Fill the empty can with milk and add to the bowl; stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Blend well. Fold mixture with a spatula or tap against the counter to remove air bubbles.
- Pour milk mixture into the slightly cooled flan mold. Put the lid on and place inside the water bath; don't let the water go over the rim.
- Bake the quesillo in the bain-marie in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Pry lid open with a knife carefully; continue baking until set, about 15 minutes more.
- Let quesillo cool to room temperature, at least 25 minutes; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Slide a knife around the edges of the mold to loosen and invert onto a plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 90.7 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 110.4 mg, Sugar 54.3 g
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
Tips:
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Use a deep baking dish to prevent the quesillo from overflowing.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent the top from browning too quickly.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to check if the quesillo is done. It should come out clean.
- Let the quesillo cool completely before refrigerating.
- Serve the quesillo chilled, topped with your favorite fruits or caramel sauce.
Conclusion:
Quesillo is a delicious and easy-to-make Venezuelan dessert. It is perfect for any occasion, from a simple family dinner to a special celebration. With its creamy texture and sweet flavor, quesillo is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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