Instapot / Pressure Cooker Flan
This Mexican Flan can be tricky to make in a conventional oven, but the InstaPot cooks it perfectly—and fast. Flan Napolitano contains a bit of cream cheese for extra smoothness and richness, and it makes its own sauce as it sits in the refrigerator. I like flan on a platter, surrounded by fresh berries.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 stick Cinamon broken up
- 5 large eggs
- 12 ounces condensed milk 1 can
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- 1/4 cup cream cheese optional
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- fresh berries for serving optional
Instructions
- Add the sugar a little at a time to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook the sugar, stirring occasionally with a silicone spatula once it begins to melt, until dark golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Very carefully pour the caramel into the prepared pan and, using heat-resistant mitts, swirl the pan to evenly coat the bottom.
- In a blender, combine the eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream cheese, and vanilla. Blend until very smooth, then let stand for 5 minutes. Add broken or whole Cinamon stick(s). Pour the mixture into the caramel-lined cake pan and cover with aluminum foil.
- Pour 2 cups water into the Instant Pot. Place the covered pan on a long-handled wire rack. Holding the handles of the rack, lower it into the pot.
- Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Press "Porridge" (High Pressure) Cook, then set the cooking time for 20 minutes if not already there.
- When the cooking program is complete, press Cancel. Perform a quick pressure release after 10 minutes by moving the Pressure Release to vent. Open the pot and, wearing heat-resistant mitts, grab the handles of the rack and lift it out of the pot. Carefully remove the foil from the pan; the center of the flan will still be a little jiggly. To test it simply stick a thin knife or toothpick into it. If it comes out clean it's done.s
- Wait for the flan to cool a bit, then place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- Place a plate over the top of the uncovered pan and invert and tap on the pan's bottom to release the pan. Top with fresh berries or serve as is.
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Notes
There are other options for making this in ramekins, empty cans in the oven, stovetop, or microwave. The times vary but its anywhere from 70-90 minutes.
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