Flan de Crema

Description
Cream cheese flan
 * 12 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 cup granulated sugar
 * ½ cup water
 * 1½ cups (12 fluid-ounce can) evaporated milk
 * 1¼ cups (14 ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
 * 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
 * ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
 * 5 eggs
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350ºF.
 * 2) Combine sugar and water in medium, heavy-duty saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until dissolved.
 * 3) Increase heat to medium-high; boil, without stirring, for about 15 minutes or until caramel colored.
 * 4) Quickly pour over bottom and sides of 12 six-ounce custard cups (if syrup hardens, soften over low heat).
 * 5) Place evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, butter, eggs and vanilla extract in blender; cover.
 * 6) Blend until smooth.
 * 7) Pour mixture into prepared custard cups.
 * 8) Arrange in one or two large baking pans; pour hot water in pan(s) to 1-inch depth.
 * 9) Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
 * 10) Cool in pan(s) on wire rack(s) for 20 minutes.
 * 11) Chill for several hours or overnight.
 * 12) Run knife around rims; gently shake to loosen.
 * 13) Invert onto serving dishes.