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Vanilla Flan

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

  • 5 large eggs

  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • In a heavy saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium-low heat until melted and golden, about 15 minutes. Brush down crystals on the side of the pan with additional water as necessary. Quickly pour into an ungreased 2-qt. round baking or souffle dish, tilting to coat the bottom; let stand for 10 minutes. 

  • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until thoroughly combined. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over caramelized sugar. 

  • Place the dish in a larger baking pan. Pour boiling water into larger pan to a depth of 1 in. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). 

  • Remove dish from a larger pan to a wire rack; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. 

  • To unmold, run a knife around edges and invert onto a large rimmed serving platter. Cut into wedges or spoon onto dessert plates; spoon sauce over each serving.