Cottage Cheese Flan

A homemade dessert that transforms simple ingredients into something special.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Cottage cheese creates a creamy texture while keeping the flan delicate and smooth.
Fresh eggs provide the classic custard structure without heaviness.
A layer of golden caramel gives this traditional dessert its signature finish.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Cottage Cheese Flan

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Cottage cheese flan with sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping. A creamy homemade dessert with a smooth custard texture.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Cooling Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Venezuelan

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• Caramel
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• Flan
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the caramel
3. Add sugar and water to a saucepan over medium heat.
4. Allow the sugar to melt and turn amber brown without stirring.
5. Pour immediately into a round flan mold or pie dish and swirl to coat the bottom.
6. Make the custard
7. Add cottage cheese, condensed milk, eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt to a blender.
8. Blend for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth.
9. Pour the mixture over the caramel.
10. Bake
11. Place the flan dish inside a larger baking pan.
12. Fill the outer pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the flan dish.
13. Bake for 55-65 minutes until the center jiggles slightly when shaken.
14. Remove from the water bath and cool completely.
15. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
16. Serve
17. Run a knife around the edge.
18. Place a serving plate on top and carefully invert the flan.
19. Allow the caramel sauce to flow over the custard before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 209mgPotassium: 132mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 242IUCalcium: 94mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Blending the cottage cheese completely is the secret to a silky texture.
A water bath prevents cracking and keeps the flan creamy.
Overnight chilling improves both flavor and texture.
Full-fat cottage cheese produces the smoothest result.

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