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Vanilla Flan

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     This is the first flan recipe that I learned how to make. It is simple, delicious with a creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Use the best vanilla you can find it is worth it.                    This photo was taken a few years ago when I was in culinary school. That day the teacher wanted everybody to bring something from home to share an I was so happy that everybody loved my flan including my teacher.               Ingredients: 1 can condensed milk 1 can evaporated milk 1 cup of heavy cream 4 eggs 4 eggs yolks 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 Caramel recipe, refer to the post of  'Caramel for flan or bread pudding' 1- 8 x 8 x 2 cake pan 1 large roasting pan for (Bain Marie) Carefully pour the caramel into the cake pan and coat the bottom and the sides of the pan with the caramel. Set aside to cool.   Combine the condensed milk and evaporated ...

Cream Cheese Flan

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       This is one of my favorite desserts, Cream Cheese Flan. Thanks to my sister-in-law Lucy who introduced me to cheese flan 38 years ago. Through the years I made some small changes to the recipe to suit my taste. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I have with my own family.                                       Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese(dice) 1-14 oz. can condensed milk 1-12 oz. can evaporated milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 3 egg yolks Caramel (recipe below) 1- 8 x 8 x 2 cake pan (with caramel) 1- large roasting pan for the bain-marie Preheat oven to 325°F Combine cream cheese, condensed milk and evaporated milk in a blender and mix for 30 seconds. Scrape the sides of the blender and mix again for 30 more seconds. In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs and yolks slightly then add to the blend...