Description
Instant Pot Flan is a rich and creamy dessert made with just six simple ingredients. With its smooth custard texture and caramel topping, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion. Using the Instant Pot speeds up the cooking process, delivering a perfectly baked flan every time with minimal effort.
Ingredients
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons cold water
12 ounces evaporated milk (1 can)
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
4 ounces cream cheese (cut into 4 pieces)
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Make the Caramel: In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir occasionally until it turns into a golden-brown caramel. Pour the caramel into the bottom of a flan mold or an 8-inch baking pan.
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Prepare the Flan Mixture: In a blender, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
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Set Up the Instant Pot: Pour the flan mixture into the prepared mold or baking pan. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot, place the trivet in the bottom, and set the pan on top.
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Cook: Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. Allow for natural pressure release for 10 minutes before manually releasing the rest of the pressure.
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Cool and Chill: Let the flan cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
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Serve: When ready to serve, invert the flan onto a plate to reveal the caramelized topping.
Notes
Flavored Variations: Add a hint of cinnamon or orange zest to the flan mixture for a unique twist.
Caramel Sauce: Drizzle homemade caramel sauce over the top for an extra indulgent touch.
Sugar-Free Version: Substitute the sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk with sugar-free versions for a lighter version of the flan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pressure Cooking (Instant Pot)
- Cuisine: Latin American
