Description
This Caramelized Flan Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the silky texture of flan, topped with a perfectly golden caramel glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Caramel
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Flan Layer
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make Caramel: Heat sugar and water over medium heat until golden. Pour into a cake pan and tilt to coat the bottom.
- Prepare Flan Layer: Blend all flan ingredients and pour over caramel.
- Make Cheesecake Batter: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over flan layer.
- Bake in a Water Bath: Place pan in a larger baking dish filled with hot water. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool & Refrigerate: Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before inverting onto a plate.
Notes
- Use a knife to loosen edges before flipping the flan.
- Let it chill overnight for best results.
- Serve with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American