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Keto Cheese Flan

Keto Cheese Flan is the delightful, creamy, and low-carb version of the classic Latin dessert. This flan is made with a combination of heavy cream, cream cheese, eggs, and a keto-friendly sweetener, and it has a rich flavor and a smooth texture without the additional carbs and sugar. It’s an excellent way to satisfy the sweet appetite while staying on track, which makes it ideal for anyone on a ketogenic or low-carb diet. The addition of cinnamon offers a warm, fragrant touch, and the delicate vanilla taste blends well with the creamy base. it is very simple to prepare this flan; we can chill this Keto Cheese Flan chills into a smooth, custard-like finish and set properly with the aid of a moderate water bath. We can serve this dessert with a scoop of whipped cream, fresh berries, or keto caramel.

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STATS:

  • Time for cooking: Fifty mints.
  • Overall time: One hour
  • Serving size: 1 slice
  • Servings: 8
  • Cuisine: Latin American / Keto Fusion
  • Prep time: Ten mints.
  • Course: Dessert
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Diet: Ketogenic, Gluten-Free

EQUIPMENT:

  • Blender
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Aluminum foil

INGREDIENTS:

  • Four oz. cream cheese
  • Four big eggs
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • 1/3 cup Erythritol
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Salt
  • One cup heavy cream
  • Optional: ½ tsp. cinnamon

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CREAM CHEESE:

  • Cream cheese is added to provide the smooth and creamy texture in the flan.

EGGS:

  • Eggs are added in this flan to provide the structure in the custard and it also helps to set the dessert.

HEAVY CREAM:

  • Heavy cream is added in the dessert for the addition of healthy fats and to make the creamy consistency of custard.

ALMOND MILK:

  • Almond milk is the keto substitute of milk and it is use to make the dessert.

ERYTHRITOL:

  • Erythritol is the keto sweetener to sweeten the dessert without the additional carbs.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

  • It is included in the dessert to add the warm and aromatic flavor in the dessert.

SALT:

  • It is included in the dessert to enhances flavor overall and balances sweetness.

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INSTRUCTION:

  1. We can preheat the oven at three-fifty degrees F.
  2. Now we can apply the oil on the dish.
  3. We can add the cream cheese, almond milk, eggs, heavy cream, Erythritol, vanilla essence, cinnamon, and salt in the blender.
  4. Blend until it’s smooth & well incorporated.
  5. Put the cheese flan blend in the dish.
  6. Now we can fill the outer pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the flan dish.
  7. Place the baking dish inside a bigger roasting pan.
  8. We can cover the dish with the foil loosely and bake the flan for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the middle is just firm but still somewhat jiggly.
  9. Take the flan out of the oven, allow it to cool at the ambient temperature.
  10. Then place it in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
  11. We can make the slices and serve cold.

SERVING IDEAS:

  • Add some fresh berries, such as strawberries or raspberries over the cheese flan for the additional taste.
  • We can pour some keto caramel sauce over the flan.
  • Add nutmeg or cinnamon on the flan for the additional aroma and depth.
  • Serve this flan with a cup of keto coffee or espresso.
  • We can add some fresh mint leaves to garnish this flan.
  • Put a spoonful of sugar-free whipped cream over the flan.

TIPS:

  • We would have to utilize the ambient temperature cream cheese so that it combines easily.
  • You don’t have to skip the water bath as it guarantees even cooking of the flan.
  • We have to savor and modify the amount of sweetness as preffered.
  • You have to properly cool the flan to set it properly.
  • We would also utilize the silicon mold for the easy unmolding.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the flan slices in the close box and store the flan for 5 days.

FREEZER:

  • We can cover the flan slices in the plastic wrap and store the slices for 2 months.

FAQs:

Can I make this flan with the coconut milk?

  • We can make this flan with the coconut milk instead of the almond milk to make the richer flan.

How can I prepare the dairy-free flan?

  • We might use the coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese to prepare the dairy-free flan but it may change the texture.

Is it necessary to utilize the water bath?

  • It is good to use the eater bath to prepare the flan as it ensures the gentle and even heat to avoid the curdling of custard.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 210 kcal
Total carbs: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Net carbs: 3g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 20g
Calcium: 100mg
Vitamin A: 600 IU
Iron: 0.5mg
Sodium: 120mg
Potassium: 100mg
Serving size: 1 slice (1/8 flan)

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