Description
This Mascarpone Cheese and Greek Yogurt Flan is a rich, silky dessert that combines creamy mascarpone with tangy Greek yogurt and a luscious caramel topping. Smooth, elegant, and perfectly balanced, it’s ideal for special occasions or make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1/4 cup water (for caramel)
- 250 g mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 g) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
- 1 can (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until dissolved, then simmer without stirring until deep amber. Immediately pour into a 9-inch round baking dish, swirling to coat the bottom. Let harden.
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Beat mascarpone until smooth. Add Greek yogurt and mix until combined.
- Mix in sweetened condensed milk and whole milk until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour custard mixture over hardened caramel.
- Place dish in a larger baking pan and pour hot water halfway up the sides to create a water bath.
- Bake 50–60 minutes until center is just set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Run a knife around edges and invert onto a serving plate before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix eggs to prevent air bubbles.
- A water bath ensures smooth texture and prevents cracking.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and firmness.
- Caramel will harden initially but liquefy when inverted.
- Serve slightly chilled for ideal creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
