Original Mexican Flan Napolitano

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This original Mexican recipe for flan napolitano is an incredibly rich and creamy creme caramel, a type of custard, that is steamed instead of baked.

Submitted by gem
Updated on September 6, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 5 eggs

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Place sugar into a 9-inch ring mold and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and turns golden, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully for syrup to start to change color as it burns easily. Let caramel cool and harden, about 20 minutes.

  2. Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in a blender; blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour mixture over the hard caramel syrup in the tin and cover with aluminum foil. Pierce foil in the center hole of the ring with a knife; peel back foil, leaving hole uncovered for steam to circulate.

  3. Place a metal rack inside a large pot over medium heat. Add water to almost reach the rack; bring to a boil. Place the mold on the rack, cover the pot, and steam until flan is set and firm, about 45 minutes. Unmold flan onto a serving plate and let cool before serving.

    close up view of Mexican Flan Napolitano on a colorful platter with a colorful background
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

261 Calories
14g Fat
26g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 261
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 161mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 205mg 16%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 272mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.