Caramel Flan

Caramel Cheese Flan

In a pan combine   

4 ozs of sugar

2 ozs of cold water

dissolve on a low heat, mixing it constantly so it does not boil before every crystal is melted.

Once all the sugar is melted, boil it until it becomes the colour you desire. A golden amber will be sweet while a dark colour will be bitter sweet.

Immediately pour it into a ready 9 inch cake pan.

Set aside.

In a liquidiser mix together

11 ozs milk

10 ozs condensed milk….1 can

7-8 ozs evaporated milk

1-2 ozs sugar

pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla essence

 Optionally add a tbsp of rum or cognac

Blend  briefly

With the machine running add

8 ozs of cream cheese in small pieces at room temperature

4 large eggs at room temperature only to combine do not over beat.

Pour into the prepared caramel pan.

Preheat oven to 350 and place it on a tray of hot water. Lower the temperature to 300 degrees after first 5 minutes and let it set for 45 minutes. It should be firm but wobbly. Shut the oven and keep it inside for a good hour to cool down and set properly. Remove, cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

Over turn on a platter and serve cold with berries.

Tips

This can also be made in a 10" pan.

A little jiggle in the center when cooking time is over ensures the flan will not be overbaked. 

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