Very Vanilla Cream Cheese Flan

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Cook 1 cup sugar, water and 1 Tbsp.

3. 3

   vanilla in saucepan on medium heat 8 min.

4. 4

   or until mixture is golden brown and of syrup-like consistency, carefully swirling pan every few minutes.

5. 5

   (Do not stir.)

6. 6

   Pour into 9-inch round pan.

7. 7

   Blend milk and cream cheese in blender until smooth.

8. 8

   Add eggs, and remaining sugar and vanilla; blend well.

9. 9

   Pour over syrup in pan; place filled pan in larger pan.

10. 10

    Add enough water to larger pan to come halfway up side of filled pan.

11. 11

    Bake 1 hour or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

12. 12

    Remove flan from water-filled pan; cool completely.

13. 13

    Refrigerate 4 hours.

14. 14

    Loosen flan from side of pan just before serving; unmold onto plate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.