CHEF JOHN'S CHEESECAKE FLAN
A cheesecake-like custard bakes over a layer of caramel in my attempt at making flan that tastes like cheesecake. Much to my (pleasant) surprise, I ended up with a flan-flavored cheesecake instead, thanks to the power of caramelized sugar. Careful, that thin layer of caramel can be overpowering. Whether or not you make a successful graham cracker crust topping, I hope you give this gorgeous recipe a try soon.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Rub the insides of four 5 1/2-ounce ramekins with oil.
- Melt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, without stirring, in a skillet over medium heat. Swirl the skillet occasionally until sugar caramelizes to an amber color. Quickly pour caramel into each ramekin to cover the bottoms. Place ramekins in a baking dish.
- Combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, vanilla extract, salt, and eggs in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk until almost simmering. Stir in sugar and pour into the cream cheese mixture.
- Ladle mixture into the ramekins. Fill the baking dish with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake in the preheated oven until custard is just barely set, 45 to 60 minutes. When shaken, custard should jiggle as one mass. Remove ramekins from baking dish and let cool to room temperature.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and spread some of the mixture over each flan. Refrigerate until fully chilled, at least 2 hours.
- Run a knife along the edge of each chilled flan and invert onto a plate. Drizzle any remaining caramel on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 194.4 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 344.9 mg, Sugar 62.9 g
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Shezi Gujjar302
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Nirvik sapkota
[email protected]This cheesecake flan is a showstopper! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Monique Saidla
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but I loved this cheesecake flan. It was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
pania ahangari
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover flan. I always have a container of flan in my fridge, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.
Amsathul Nisa
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the cheesecake and flan would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors and textures complemented each other perfectly.
Kona Islam
[email protected]This cheesecake flan is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that will impress your guests.
LeQuan James
[email protected]I love the combination of cheesecake and flan in this recipe. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Shagufta Hameed
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cheesecake flan was delicious and everyone at my party raved about it. I will definitely be making it again.
Nouman Ahmad
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake flan several times now and it always turns out amazing. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive. My friends and family love it!
Lela alia
[email protected]This cheesecake flan was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of the creamy cheesecake and the smooth flan was perfect. I especially loved the caramel sauce on top. It added a delicious sweetness to the dish.