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The Best (and easiest) Flan Napolitano Recipe – An Authentic Mexican Dessert

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Inside: Learn How to Make This Super Easy, Authentic Flan Napolitano Recipe with a perfect texture.

Although Mexico has many delicious dessert recipes, flan napolitano is probably the most popular. Every time that I make this recipe for friends and family, they ask for the recipe. It is important to have a smooth and creamy texture, so make sure you follow the instructions exactly as described.

This super easy flan recipe is the perfect texture, tastes great, and is sure to please a crowd.

This super easy flan recipe is the perfect texture, tastes great, and is sure to please a crowd.

If there is one dessert that I miss from Mexico, it is definitely flan.

Growing up in Mexico, we always looked forward to the days where my mom would make flan. As soon as I walked into the house and saw her making it, my siblings and I got so excited to eat it.

What Does Flan Taste Like?

Some people don’t like flan, because they have had a version that isn’t very creamy and has an odd texture. However, when made correctly, it has a smooth, creamy texture and the flavors are amazing.

I would describe the texture as very similar to a cheesecake, but the flavors are pretty different.

This super easy flan recipe is the perfect texture, tastes great, and is sure to please a crowd.

Whenever I am asked to take a dessert to a dinner with friends or family, this recipe is at the top of my list. It doesn’t take very long to make, but everyone is always impressed with the presentation and the different flavors.

What Ingredients Do You Need To Make Flan?

My version of Flan is made with simple ingredients, including the following:

  • Media Crema (or table cream)
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Evaporated Milk
  • Eggs
  • Cream Cheese
  • Vanilla Extract

You will also make a delicious homemade caramel sauce using just sugar. As you can see, these ingredients are very common, so there is no excuse not to make this!

Many people shy away from making flan because they think it is too hard. I am here to tell you that you can make it, and this easy version will ensure it turns out right.

You can take comfort knowing that you are having a very traditional, Mexican dessert that is delicious and great for serving a crowd.

 This super easy flan recipe is the perfect texture, tastes great, and is sure to please a crowd. 

Other Authentic Mexican Dessert Recipes

If you aren’t in the mood for flan, check out these other great Mexican desserts:

  • Lemon Carlota
  • Arroz Con Leche (Rice Pudding)
  • Gelatina de Leche (Mexican Milk Jello)
  • No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Recipe
  • Chocolate-Banana Manjar Pie Cups (Mexican Style Pudding Pie)

Let me know in the comments below how this recipe turned out for you, and don’t forget to leave a review!

This super easy flan recipe is the perfect texture, tastes great, and is sure to please a crowd. 
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Easy Flan Recipe – Mexican Style

This super easy flan recipe is the perfect texture, tastes great, and is sure to please a crowd.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr 30 mins
Total Time1 hr 45 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: dessert, flan, mexican dessert
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Charbel Barker

Ingredients

For the Flan

  • 1 can of Media Crema
  • 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can of evaporated milk
  • 1 8 oz bar of cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla
  • 5 eggs

For the Caramel Sauce

  • 1 Cup of granulated sugar.

Instructions

To make the caramel sauce

  • Add to the sugar to a frying pan over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 4-8 minutes, or until it becomes a liquid.
  • Continue stirring until smooth.

For the Flan

  • Add the caramel sauce made in the previous step to a metal cake pan (9 inches) distributing it along the bottom. Let cool for a couple of minutes.
  • Combine all of the ingredients for the flan in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into the cake pan over the caramel sauce and cook in a double boiler over the stove for 1.5 hours. *See notes below

Notes

For the double boiler method that I use, you will need a large steamer like This One. This is used for tamales as well.
Fill the lower part with water and bring to a boil. Add the steamer insert and place the cake plan with the flan mixture inside and cook for 1.5 hours, checking often.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 116mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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  1. Frances says

    January 2, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    I made this flan for my New Years Eve party. It was a huge hit! Everyone said it was the best flan they had ever had. Thank you for this recipe, it will be made many times. I also have to say it was by far the creamiest flan I have ever eaten.

    Reply
    • Charbel Barker says

      January 3, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      Thanks for the feedback Frances! I am so glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

    • Meg says

      March 26, 2018 at 5:25 am

      Can you make this flan in oven

    • Lisa says

      August 18, 2018 at 4:59 am

      Yes Meg you can make this in the oven. I have made this same flan for over 30yrs and I’ve always made it in the oven. Just make sure you put your flan pan into a bigger pan, fill the bigger pan with hot water until it comes about half way to the outside of your flan pan and bake at 350 for about an hour.

  2. Dennis says

    September 2, 2018 at 6:21 am

    How many oz of cream cheese and assume it is to be very soft (room temp?)

    Reply
    • Charbel Barker says

      September 4, 2018 at 11:21 am

      Hi Dennis – it should be a standard 8 Oz bar of cream cheese. Yes, it should be at room temperature to make it as easy as possible. I will update the recipe to clarify both of those points. Thanks!

  3. Letty says

    December 16, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    What is media crema?

    Reply
    • Charbel Barker says

      December 17, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      Hi Letty – Media Crema can sometimes be found with the name “Table Cream”, produced by Nestle. This is what it looks like: https://amzn.to/2BrxbFp. You can also find larger bottles of it in the hispanic refrigerated section if your store has one. Hope that helps.

  4. EUnice says

    December 16, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    Hi. I just want to know the equivalents of the liquid ingredients in milliliters or maybe in cup? I don’t exactly know how big the cans are . Thanks.

    Reply
    • Charbel Barker says

      December 17, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      Hi Eunice – for the Media Crema, the can is 225 Ml., the sweetened condensed milk is about 400 Ml, and the evaporated milk can is about 350 ml. Hope that helps!

  5. Eunice says

    December 17, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    Thank you so much! Will try it this week! Can’t wait

    Reply
  6. Betty says

    December 31, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    Do you cover the double boiler??

    Reply
  7. Yvette says

    November 15, 2020 at 9:33 am

    I can’t wait to try this…SO glad I bought the nestle milk n googled what I use it for…I never heard of table cream…and now to save you n your recipes?

    Reply

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