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. This is a classic Mexican dessert that is easy to make and a fan favorite whenever I make it.

Growing up in Mexico, we always looked forward to the days where mom would make flan. As soon as I walked in the house and saw her making it, my siblings and I got super excited and couldn’t wait until it was done. Flan has such a smooth, creamy texture and the flavors are just amazing.

Whenever I am asked to take a dessert to a dinner with friends or family, this flan 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. Flan is made with simple ingredients, including one of my favorites – Nestlé Media Crema. If you haven’t discovered this product yet, you are missing out!

Media Crema is a shelf-stable table cream that can be used in so many different recipes. It is definitely a staple in every Mexican home. It is great because it can be used in sweet recipes like this flan, or in savory recipes like soups and more. One of the most common uses in my house is as a topping for traditional Mexican recipes like tostadas or empanadas.

If you want some ideas for some great recipes using Media Crema, check out this link for lots of ideas.

If you have always wanted to try flan, but thought it was too hard, I invite you to try this easy version. You can take comfort knowing that you are having a very traditional, Mexican dessert that is delicious and great for serving a crowd. Let me know in the comments below how it turns out.

Charbel Barker

Easy Flan Recipe – Mexican Style

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

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Ingredients

For the Flan
• 1 can of Nestle Media Crema
• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can of evaporated milk
• 1 bar of cream cheese
• 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 instructions in the 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.

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