Queso de Flan
Edgar has deterred a smidgen from tradition by adding cream cheese to this super simple to make recipe that is the ultimate luxury on a plate.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 10
Author: Edgar from Tres Carneles Mexican Restaurant, Edmonton
- 8 oz of cream cheese (room temperature)
- 16 eggs
- 3 cans of Carnation Evaporated Milk
- 3 can of Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
- 1 tblsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
Pre heat the oven at 350 F
Combine eggs, evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla and cream cheese in a blender (or a Thermomix, if you have one)
Blend for 3 minutes at medium speed, or for 30 seconds at speed 4 in the Thermomix
Strain the mixture and refrigerate for at least one hour
Instructions for the Caramel:
Putting it all Together:
Pour caramel into 10 4 ounce moulds and let stand for 5 minutes
After sugar has set, pour cheese mixture into mould
Place in a baine marie and bake in the oven for 30 - 45 minutes
Place well covered in the refrigerator for 24 hours
Using a thin knife, run along the inside of the custard cup and flip the mould upside down onto a plate