CHEF JOHN'S CHEESECAKE FLAN
A cheesecake-like custard bakes over a layer of caramel in my attempt at making flan that tastes like cheesecake. Much to my (pleasant) surprise, I ended up with a flan-flavored cheesecake instead, thanks to the power of caramelized sugar. Careful, that thin layer of caramel can be overpowering. Whether or not you make a successful graham cracker crust topping, I hope you give this gorgeous recipe a try soon.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Rub the insides of four 5 1/2-ounce ramekins with oil.
- Melt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, without stirring, in a skillet over medium heat. Swirl the skillet occasionally until sugar caramelizes to an amber color. Quickly pour caramel into each ramekin to cover the bottoms. Place ramekins in a baking dish.
- Combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, vanilla extract, salt, and eggs in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk until almost simmering. Stir in sugar and pour into the cream cheese mixture.
- Ladle mixture into the ramekins. Fill the baking dish with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake in the preheated oven until custard is just barely set, 45 to 60 minutes. When shaken, custard should jiggle as one mass. Remove ramekins from baking dish and let cool to room temperature.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and spread some of the mixture over each flan. Refrigerate until fully chilled, at least 2 hours.
- Run a knife along the edge of each chilled flan and invert onto a plate. Drizzle any remaining caramel on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 194.4 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 344.9 mg, Sugar 62.9 g
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Haris Nauman
[email protected]This cheesecake flan is a must-try! It's so delicious and easy to make. The cheesecake is creamy and the flan is smooth and???????? caramel-y. The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Lx Maya
[email protected]I love this cheesecake flan! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The cheesecake is creamy and the flan is smooth and???????? caramel-y. The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nisar SahiB
[email protected]This cheesecake flan is amazing! The cheesecake is so creamy and the flan is so smooth and???????? caramel-y. The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Xaawo Maxamed
[email protected]This cheesecake flan is my new go-to dessert. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The cheesecake is creamy and the flan is smooth and???????? caramel-y. The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I love that I can make this
Mpho Johannes
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake flan a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The cheesecake is creamy and the flan is smooth and???????? caramel-y. The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I lov
Ayan Bhai
[email protected]This cheesecake flan is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's creamy,???????? caramel-y, and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it!
effilas waiters
[email protected]This cheesecake flan is to die for! The cheesecake is so creamy and the flan is so smooth and???????? caramel-y. The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Bestie Boo
[email protected]This cheesecake flan is a showstopper! It's so elegant and delicious. The cheesecake is creamy and the flan is smooth and???????? caramel-y. The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I can't wait to make this again for my next dinner party.
Nancy Arroyo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of flan, but I decided to give this recipe a try because it looked so good. I'm so glad I did! The cheesecake flan was amazing. The cheesecake was creamy and the flan was smooth and flavorful. The caramel sauce was the perfect finis
IAN Rhoden
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cheesecake flan was a huge success at my family gathering. Everyone loved the combination of cheesecake and flan, and the caramel sauce was the perfect touch. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Ilhamou Mymu
[email protected]My first attempt at cheesecake flan and it turned out amazing! The cheesecake was creamy and the flan was perfectly smooth. The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely make this again.
dmvfoxbody1
[email protected]This cheesecake flan was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved it! The flavors were so well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Amjad Gill
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making a cheesecake flan, but I'm so glad I did. It was surprisingly easy to make and turned out absolutely stunning. The cheesecake and flan layers were perfect, and the caramel sauce was divine.
Rendricko R.mackwena
[email protected]This is the creamiest, most delicious cheesecake flan I have ever had. The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Steve Canizales
[email protected]I've tried many cheesecake flan recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the results are always amazing. My friends and family rave about it every time I make it.
Chiemerie Okolie
[email protected]This cheesecake flan is an absolute delight! The creamy texture of the cheesecake combined with the caramel flavor of the flan is a match made in heaven. It's the perfect ending to any meal.