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Post by chief_cook2 on Aug 25, 2005 8:51:24 GMT -6
Creamy Pear Flan Estimated Times: Preparation - 30 min | Cooking - 40 min | Cooling Time - 3 hrs refrigerating | Yields - 8
Imagine a creamy flan with a light pear flavor served in a pool of amber-colored caramel sauce. A delightful, simple and elegant dessert.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 can (11.5 fl. oz.) pear nectar 1 can (14 oz.) CARNATION Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened and cut into chunks 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 large eggs
Directions: PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
PLACE sugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and golden. Quickly pour into eight 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups.
PLACE nectar, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese and vanilla extract in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth. Add eggs; blend until smooth. Pour into prepared cups. Divide cups between two 13 x 9-inch baking pans; fill pans with hot water to 1-inch depths.
BAKE for 35 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in centers comes out clean. Remove to wire rack to cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
RUN small spatula around edges of cups; gently shake flans to loosen. Invert onto serving dishes.
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