Guava Cheese Flan

Guava cheese flan is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries, especially in Puerto Rico and Cuba. It combines the creamy texture of traditional flan with the sweet and tangy flavor of guava.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 190 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Guava Cheese Flan

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Latin American, Spanish Courses: Dessert, Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 10 ounce Guava paste
• 8 ounce Cream cheese
• 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can Evaporated milk
• 4 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small saucepan, combine the guava paste, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract together. Gradually add the cooled guava mixture to the beaten eggs, stirring constantly.
4. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
5. Pour the guava mixture into individual ramekins or a large baking dish. Place the ramekins or baking dish in a larger baking pan. Pour hot water into the larger pan, creating a water bath.
6. Carefully transfer the baking pan to the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the flan is set and slightly jiggly in the center.
7. Remove the flan from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set completely.
8. Before serving, run a knife around the edges of the ramekins or baking dish to loosen the flan. Invert the flan onto a serving plate, allowing the caramel sauce to drizzle over the top. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.