Flan de Elote

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned sweet corn
• 5 medium eggs
• 6 oz cream cheese
• 1-12 oz can evaporated milk
• 1-14 oz can condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 Tbsp water
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Place sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Swirl the pan from time to time until it starts to bubble and change color to a golden brown.

4. 4

   Carefully pour the caramel into a baking round pan or flan mold and swirl the mold so the caramel will coat also a bit on the sides.

5. 5

   Place corn and evaporated milk in a blender and process until nicely smooth.

6. 6

   Add eggs, cream cheese, condensed milk, and vanilla, then blend for a few seconds until combined (do not overmix!).

7. 7

   Strain the custard into the caramelized pan.

8. 8

   Place the pan with the flan mixture inside a larger baking pan. Pour hot water into the larger pan, enough to cover half of the pan with the flan mixture.

9. 9

   Bake for 1 hour or until nicely set on the sides but a bit giggly in the middle.

10. 10

    Remove the mold from the water bath and place it on a cooling rack. Allow to reach room temperature then chill in the fridge overnight.

11. 11

    When ready to serve, run a knife around the edges of the mold to loosen up the flan.

12. 12

    Take a serving plate and place it over the pan. Quickly flip them, then lift the mold so the flan will easily slide out with the caramel covering it all.