Mexican · dessert
Flan Napolitano
Flan Napolitano reads sweetness 7.6, richness 6.2 and floral 3.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mexican dessert, about 2 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.6 · Richness 6.2 · Floral 3.4 · Umami 2.5 · Salinity 1.8 · Funk & Ferment 1.2 · Fruity 0.9 · Nutty 0.7 · Sourness 0.7
What's in it (6)
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Time & effort: about 2 hr (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 228.9 kcal, 5.1 g protein, 9.6 g fat, 31.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Melt sugar in a pan until amber caramel forms and pour into a bundt or round baking mold; let harden.
- Blend eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth, pour over the caramel, and bake in a water bath until set.
- Cool completely, then invert onto a plate so the caramel flows over the creamy custard.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Cuban Flan — Cuban
- Pudim de Leite Condensado — Brazilian
- Leche Flan (Filipino Caramel Custard) — Filipino
- Crème Brûlée — French
- Serradura — Portuguese
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.