Desserts & Breads

Abuelita Flan

EL MEJOR NIDO
Abuelita Flan
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
10 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
1 hr 18 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
8 servings
This chocolate flan makes a perfect dessert that can be made the day before you serve it.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325° F.

Step 2

Heat sugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes or until dissolved and caramel-colored. Quickly pour onto bottom of 2-inch-deep, 9-inch-round cake pan; swirl around bottom and side to coat.

Step 3

Place media crema, cottage cheese, eggs and Abuelita in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into large bowl; stir in evaporated milk. Pour into prepared pan; cover with foil. Place pan in large roasting pan; fill roasting pan with water to about 1-inch depth.

Step 4

Bake for 1 hour, 15 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Remove flan from water. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Step 5

To serve, run small spatula around edge of pan. Invert serving plate over pan. Turn over; shake gently to release.

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