Eggnog Cream Cheese Flan

5 from 1 vote

This Eggnog Cream Cheese Flan is a smooth, creamy Christmas dessert made with just eggnog, cream cheese, and eggs. It bakes into a silky, caramel-topped custard with warm holiday flavor in every bite. Perfect for using up extra eggnog and a beautiful make-ahead dessert for any holiday gathering.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Resting Time4

Total Time5 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: recipe

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Rose Sioson

Equipment

1 Blender
1 8-inch round cake pan
1 Large baking tray (for the water bath)
1 Fine mesh strainer
1 Small pot (for caramel)
1 Aluminum foil
1 MIxing Bowl
1 Oven
1 Thin knife (for loosening the flan before flipping)

Ingredients

For the Caramel

⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon water

For the Flan

3½ cups eggnog
6 oz cream cheese softened
5 whole eggs

Instructions

Combine sugar and water in a small pot and cook over medium heat until it turns deep amber. Carefully pour into your cake pan and swirl quickly to coat the bottom before it solidifies.
Add eggnog, softened cream cheese, and eggs to a blender. Blend on low until smooth and fully combined.
Strain the mixture into a bowl to remove lumps and air bubbles.
Strain again directly into the caramel-coated cake pan for the smoothest texture.
Cover tightly with foil. Place the cake pan inside a larger tray filled with hot water (bain-marie). Bake at 350°F for 60–75 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
Let the flan cool completely, then chill for 4–6 hours. Run a thin knife around the edges and flip onto a plate to release the glossy caramel top.

Notes

Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened so it blends smoothly into the custard.
Blend on low speed to avoid adding air bubbles — this helps keep the flan silky.
Double-straining is key for that smooth, creamy texture with no lumps.
Don’t overbake; the center should still jiggle slightly when you tap the pan.
Chill completely before flipping so the caramel melts and releases cleanly.
Eggnog varies in sweetness and spice, so your flan flavor may adjust slightly depending on the brand you use. If your eggnog is not sweet enough, add sweetened condensed milk.

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