Description
An extraordinary dessert that combines a silky flan with a rich cheesecake layer, all resting on a bitter-sweet chocolate cookie base, topped with a glossy caramel layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) Water
- 1½ cups (180g) Crushed Chocolate Cookies
- ¼ cup (60g) Unsalted Butter
- 16 oz (450g) Cream Cheese
- ½ cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup (120ml) Heavy Cream
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 can (12 oz) Evaporated Milk
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Place a 9-inch round cake pan nearby; do not grease it yet.
- Combine the 1 cup of granulated sugar and ¼ cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook without stirring until it turns deep amber, then pour into the cake pan.
- Mix the 1½ cups of crushed chocolate cookies with ¼ cup of melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of the pan over the caramel layer.
- Beat the cream cheese and ½ cup sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream, then pour onto the chocolate crust.
- Blend the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, 4 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the flan mixture over the cheesecake batter.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the cake pan inside a larger baking dish, adding hot water to the larger pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cake pan.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle.
- Remove from the water bath and cool for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Invert onto a serving plate and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Serve with the leftover caramel syrup for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion / Latino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: caramel, flan, cheesecake, dessert, chocolate crust, layered dessert