Queso Napolitano Yucateco (Yucatecan Cheese Flan)
Creamy Yucatecan flan of cream cheese and Edam baked in a bain-marie.
About this recipe
Queso napolitano yucateco is a creamy flan made with cream cheese, grated Edam, condensed milk and eggs, baked in a bain-marie.
History & Origin
Queso napolitano yucateco is one of the most refined desserts of Yucatan baking. What distinguishes it is the use of queso de bola, a Dutch Edam cheese that arrived through colonial maritime trade. The recipe combines cream cheese with grated Edam, condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs and vanilla. It is baked in a bain-marie until set, creating a texture between flan and cheesecake. This dessert is found in every bakery in Merida and is the quintessential Christmas and birthday dessert.
Estimated cost
$6.80
Total cost
$0.85
Per serving
* Approximate prices based on US supermarkets
Nutritional information per serving
380
Calories
10g
Protein
36g
Carbohydrates
22g
Fat
0g
Fiber
320mg
Sodium
* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.
Method
- 1
Precalienta horno a 170°C. Derrite 150 g de azúcar en sartén hasta dorar. Vierte en molde para flan.
- 2
Licua 250 g queso crema, 150 g queso Edam rallado, leche condensada, leche evaporada, 5 huevos y vainilla.
💡 Si no encuentras queso Edam, usa Gouda joven.
- 3
Cuela la mezcla. Viértela sobre el caramelo.
- 4
Coloca el molde en bandeja con agua caliente (baño María). El agua debe llegar a la mitad.
- 5
Hornea 55-60 minutos hasta que un palillo salga limpio. El centro debe temblar.
- 6
Enfría y refrigera al menos 4 horas. Desmolda invirtiendo sobre un plato.
💡 Sabe mejor después de 24 horas.
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