Tropical Guava Cheesecake Flan
This Tropical Guava Cheesecake Flan is an enchanting dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the silky texture of traditional flan. Its luscious custard, dotted with vibrant guava cubes, creates an exotic flavor experience that delights the senses. Crafted to celebrate special occasions, this dessert pays homage to the tropics and is perfect for those who love a sophisticated yet easy-to-make sweet treat. Inspired by Moommy from PAC 09, it is sure to be the centerpiece at any gathering.
8
Servings
N/A
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
sugar
2 cups (divided)
evaporated milk
12 ounces (canned)
cream cheese
8 ounces (cut into pieces, softened)
eggs
5 (whole)
vanilla
1 teaspoon (liquid)
salt
1 dash (none)
guava paste
1/2 cup (cut into small pieces)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a small heavy saucepan, place 1 cup of sugar over medium heat; cook and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts into a deep golden brown caramel, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat immediately and pour into a 9-inch round baking pan, tilting to evenly coat the bottom. Set aside to cool.
3
In a blender, combine the evaporated milk and cream cheese. Blend until smooth.
4
Add the remaining 1 cup of sugar, eggs, vanilla, and a dash of salt to the blender. Blend until thoroughly combined.
5
Sprinkle the guava paste cubes evenly over the caramel in the baking pan, then pour the blended custard mixture over the top. Alternatively, blend the guava paste directly into the custard if you prefer a more uniform flavor.
6
Place the filled baking pan into a larger baking dish. Pour enough hot water into the larger dish to reach halfway up the sides of the flan pan, creating a water bath.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
8
Remove from the oven and carefully take the flan out of the water bath. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
9
Refrigerate for several hours until fully chilled. When ready to serve, run a knife around the edge and invert the flan onto a serving plate, allowing the caramel to flow over the top.
10
If any guava cubes stick to the pan, gently remove them with a fork and place them back on the flan. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tropical Guava Cheesecake Flan?
It is an enchanting dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the silky texture of traditional flan, featuring luscious custard and vibrant guava cubes.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields 8 servings.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How do I prepare the caramel?
Cook and stir 1 cup of sugar in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat for about 10 minutes until it melts into a deep golden brown caramel.
What size baking pan is needed?
A 9-inch round baking pan is required.
What are the first ingredients to be blended?
The evaporated milk and softened cream cheese should be blended together first until smooth.
How many eggs are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 5 whole eggs.
How much cream cheese is required?
You will need 8 ounces of cream cheese, cut into pieces and softened.
How much sugar is used in the entire recipe?
A total of 2 cups of sugar is used, divided between the caramel and the custard.
How should the guava paste be prepared?
The 1/2 cup of guava paste should be cut into small pieces or cubes.
Where do I place the guava paste?
Sprinkle the guava paste cubes evenly over the caramel in the baking pan before pouring the custard.
Can I blend the guava paste instead of cubing it?
Yes, you can blend the guava paste directly into the custard mixture if you prefer a more uniform flavor throughout the flan.
What is a water bath and how is it used here?
A water bath involves placing the flan pan into a larger dish filled with hot water reaching halfway up the sides of the flan pan to ensure gentle, even cooking.
How long does the flan need to bake?
Bake the flan for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
How do I test if the flan is fully cooked?
The flan is done when a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
What should I do once the flan is finished baking?
Carefully remove the flan from the water bath and allow it to cool on a wire rack.
How long should the flan be refrigerated?
The flan should be refrigerated for several hours until it is fully chilled.
How do I unmold the flan for serving?
Run a knife around the edge and invert the flan onto a serving plate, letting the caramel flow over the top.
What if guava pieces stick to the pan after inverting?
Gently remove any stuck pieces with a fork and place them back onto the flan.
How should I store leftovers?
Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator.
Who inspired this recipe?
This recipe was inspired by Moommy from PAC 09.
Is this recipe suitable for special occasions?
Yes, it is designed for special occasions like birthdays and is intended to be a centerpiece at gatherings.
How much vanilla is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of liquid vanilla.
Is there salt in the ingredients?
Yes, the recipe includes a dash of salt.
What type of milk is used?
The recipe calls for one 12-ounce can of evaporated milk.
Is this recipe difficult to make?
The description notes it is a sophisticated yet easy-to-make sweet treat.
What are the main flavor profiles?
The flavors are tropical and exotic, featuring guava and caramel.
How many ingredients are needed?
There are 7 main ingredients required for this recipe.
What is the texture of the flan?
The texture is described as a combination of creamy cheesecake richness and silky flan.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include tropical dessert, cheesecake flan, guava flan, and caramel flan.