Name: Caramel Cream Cheese Custard (Flan de Queso)
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 375 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel), softened; 8 large eggs; 1 14-ounce can nonfat or low-fat sweetened condensed milk; 1 12-ounce can nonfat or low-fat evaporated milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Caramel Cream Cheese Custard (Flan de Queso)

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Every panaderia (bakery) in Puerto Rico has many flavors of flan, from vanilla to guava. Reduced-fat cream cheese gives this version a rich, comforting texture.

By Scott Rosenbaum

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

6 hrs

Total Time:

6 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Low Sodium

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Ingredients

½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel), softened
8 large eggs
1 14-ounce can nonfat or low-fat sweetened condensed milk
1 12-ounce can nonfat or low-fat evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, gently swirling the pan (do not stir), until the mixture turns golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Immediately, pour the caramel carefully into a 9-inch round metal cake pan. If it stiffens before it completely covers the bottom of the pan, warm the pan in the oven, then swirl to cover the bottom.
Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer at medium-high speed until soft. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides. Add condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla; mix until combined. Carefully pour into the prepared pan. (You may hear some cracking; the pan will be very full.)
Place the cake pan in a larger pan and pour enough hot water around it to come 1 inch up the sides. Bake until golden and set at the edges but still wobbly at the center, about 1 hour. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
Transfer the cake pan to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. To serve, run a knife around the edge of the pan and invert the flan onto a plate.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

245	Calories
8g	Fat
33g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 245
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 10g	20%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 142mg	47%
Vitamin A 511IU	10%
Folate 18mcg	5%
Sodium 171mg	7%
Calcium 196mg	15%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 28mg	7%
Potassium 485mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.