No-Bake Neapolitan Flan

Steps

1. 1

   Put the sugar in a skillet and heat it over medium heat. Stir occasionally for about 3 minutes, or until it has completely melted.

   Start 3-minute timer
2. 2

   Add the hot water to the melted sugar and mix well so the caramel becomes a little runny.

3. 3

   Remove the caramel from the heat. Pour it into the dish you will use to cook the flan and spread it well around the sides. Set aside.

4. 4

   Put the shelled eggs, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and cream cheese in a blender.

5. 5

   Blend the mixture for 1 minute, until smooth.

   Start 1-minute timer
6. 6

   Strain the mixture and pour it into the caramel-coated dish.

7. 7

   Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

8. 8

   Place a cloth in the bottom of a pot and set the dish with the flan on top. Add water until it reaches halfway up the dish to cook the flan in a water bath.

9. 9

   Cover the pot and cook in a water bath for 1 hour.

   Start 1-hour timer
10. 10

    Insert a knife to check for doneness; if it comes out completely clean, the flan is cooked.

11. 11

    Remove the dish from the pot and let the flan cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes.

    Start 30-minute timer
12. 12

    Refrigerate the flan overnight.

13. 13

    The next day, unmold the flan to serve.