Mini Cream Cheese Flans

If you’re craving a delightful dessert that balances richness with a light texture, then you’re in for a treat with our Mini Cream Cheese Flans recipe. These individual servings offer a silky smooth experience enriched with the decadent flavor of cream cheese. Perfect for indulging in after a cozy dinner or impressing guests at a special occasion, these delicate flans are sure to become a beloved addition to your repertoire of dessert recipes.

Mini Cream Cheese Flans

Ingredients:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup milk

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place 6 ramekins in a baking dish with high sides. Set aside. This will be for the water bath later on.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add in the sugar and continue mixing until well combined.
3. Incorporate the vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, blending until evenly distributed.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a smooth consistency.
5. Slowly pour in the milk while continuing to mix the batter until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
6. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure a velvety texture, removing any lumps that may remain.
7. Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them almost to the top.
8. Carefully pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins, being cautious not to get any water into the flans.
9. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the flans are set but still slightly jiggly in the middle.
10. Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the flans cool in the water bath before transferring them to the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
11. Once chilled, run a knife around the edge of each flan and invert them onto individual plates for serving.
12. Garnish with fresh berries, a mint leaf, or a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance.

Enjoy these Mini Cream Cheese Flans as a delightful dessert that will enchant your taste buds with each creamy, velvety bite. The rich flavor of the cream cheese combined with the hint of vanilla creates a harmonious blend of sweetness that is sure to captivate your senses. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a special night in, these mini flans will elevate any occasion with their charming individual servings. Indulge in the luxurious texture and exquisite flavor of these delightful treats.