How Do You Make The Traditional Neapolitan Flan?

This is a special recipe for those who love desserts. It is very simple and quick to make and will have you drooling with pleasure. Would you like to taste a traditional Neapolitan flan?

A flan is a dessert used in the majority of cuisines worldwide. This is due to the versatility of the dish. It can be made with all kinds of combinations of ingredients.

The dessert dates back to Roman times, when chickens were domesticated. Because of this, eggs were included in a range of recipes. The original name of flan was tyropatinam.

During the Middle Ages, people started making a mixture of eggs, milk and honey. This was eaten during Lent. Over time, ingredients such as pepper were replaced by caramel. This was made possible by the processing of sugar cane.

Flan is a French word which traditionally means flat cake. It got this name in the seventh century when it became a popular dessert. As a result, this dessert is attributed a European origin and seems to be centuries old.

This delicious delicacy is made from ingredients such as eggs, milk, sugar, cream cheese and a fairly thick layer of caramel that is made in a bain-marie. Find out how to make a traditional Neapolitan flan in this article.

Traditional Neapolitan flan

Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner or a special gathering, this recipe is ideal for any occasion. It is quick to make and very simple. We recommend that you try this delicacy in the company of a lover of cheesecakes or pies.

Ingredients

• 6 whole eggs
• Cream cheese (380 g)
• 1/2 cup water (110 ml)
• Zest of 1 lemon (3 g)
• A can of condensed milk (397 ml)
• 1 cup evaporated milk (225 ml)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (about 200 g)

Preparation

• First take a pie or cake tin. Add the sugar and water and cook on the stove until the sugar melts. When the caramel turns golden brown, it is ready.
• Avoid stirring this with a spoon so that it does not crystallize. Move the mold back and forth to spread the caramel over the edges. Set this aside for now.
• Then put the cream cheese, condensed milk, grated lemon zest, eggs and evaporated milk in the blender.
• Mix all ingredients into a homogeneous mixture. This step can also be done manually using a whisk.

• Then pour the mixture into the center of your mold with caramel.
• Place the tin in the oven au bain-marie at 180 degrees until the mixture solidifies and the surface turns golden brown.
• To prepare something au bain-marie, cover the mold with aluminum foil and place in a larger bowl. Make sure there is enough water in it for the steam to cook the mixture.
• When the mixture has set, remove it from the oven and cover with a cloth. That way it can cool down and still retain as much moisture as possible.
• Once cooled, loosen the sides using a knife, and turn over on a platter.
• Finally, keep in mind that the mold contains moisture, so choose a suitable dish to present your flan.

Neapolitan flan with strawberries

This is a very popular variation on the traditional Neapolitan flan and is just as tasty. All you need to do is add some strawberries to your recipe, as well as a dash of vanilla extract.

Ingredients

• 6 whole eggs
• 10 large strawberries
• 150 g cream cheese
• 1/2 cup water (100 ml)
• 1 cup evaporated milk (225 ml)
• 1 can of condensed milk (397 ml)
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract (20 ml)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (about 200 g)

Preparation

• First preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
• Then heat the sugar and water and keep stirring until it melts.

• Stop stirring and wait a few seconds for the sugar to turn golden brown.
• Then remove from the heat and pour into a flan or cake tin. Move it back and forth to spread the caramel over the edges.
• Then mix the strawberries with the coffee creamer until you obtain an even mixture.
• In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the condensed milk. Add the vanilla and cream cheese and continue beating until all ingredients are well blended.
• Then add the strawberry mixture and beat well. Pour it into the mold with the caramel, which should already be hardened.
• Finally, place the mold in a larger bowl and fill it halfway with warm water.
• Finally, bake in a bain-marie until it solidifies and the surface turns golden brown. This will take approximately 45 to 60 minutes.