Flan is one of the cake dishes that everyone loves for its deliciousness and attractiveness while being incredibly simple and easy to make. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to learn 2 ways to make cheese flan using an air fryer to invite the whole family!
1. Cheese flan using an air fryer
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
35 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Cheese Flan using an air fryer For 4 people
Chicken eggs 5 eggs Fresh milk 500 ml Cheese powder 30 gr Lemon juice 30 ml Sugar 100 gr
How to Make Cheese Flan Cake Using an Air Fryer
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Cooking Caramel
Place a pot on the stove, add 50g of sugar, then pour in enough water to just cover the sugar.
Turn on the stove and cook the mixture over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves. When the sugar starts boiling and turns golden, add 30ml of lemon juice to the pot, then shake the pot until the mixture turns a brown color, then turn off the heat.
Pour the caramel mixture into the cake mold and shake evenly so that the caramel coats the bottom of the mold.
Tip:
- You don’t need to add too much water, just enough to dissolve all the sugar is sufficient.
- It’s best to add lemon juice at the final stage to avoid making the mixture bitter.
- Once the caramel is cooked, quickly pour a thin layer into each cake mold. Avoid letting it sit too long as caramel hardens quickly when cooled.
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Warm the milk
Place a pot on the stove, add 500g of fresh milk, 50g of sugar, and 30g of cheese powder. Turn on the stove on low heat and use a whisk to stir until the cheese powder is completely dissolved and the milk mixture is warm, then turn off the stove.
Tip: You should only heat until the sugar and cheese powder are completely dissolved, and the mixture is warm but not boiling, because if the milk boils, it will easily separate, and the final product will not taste good anymore.
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Whisk the egg and milk mixture
For the chicken eggs, take 3 eggs and crack them into a bowl, for the remaining 2 eggs, separate the yolks and add them to the bowl.
Use a whisk to beat until the egg mixture is completely dissolved.
Gradually add the milk and cheese mixture from earlier into the bowl and continue to stir in one direction for the mixture to blend.
Then strain the egg and milk mixture through a sieve for a smooth texture.
Tip: The milk mixture when added to the eggs should only be warm, not hot or boiling, because adding boiling milk will cook the eggs, causing the mixture to become lumpy.
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Pouring into molds and baking
Preheat the air fryer for 15 minutes at 110 degrees Celsius.
Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture into each mold, then place them in the air fryer to bake for 25 – 35 minutes at 110 degrees Celsius.
Finally, refrigerate the flan for at least 4 hours before serving.
Tips to prevent the flan from being porous
- When whisking the egg and milk mixture, you should stir in a specific direction, avoiding vigorous whisking to prevent air bubbles.
- To achieve a smooth texture, you can strain the mixture before steaming.
- When pouring the egg and milk mixture into the molds, do so gently to avoid creating air bubbles.
- Avoid baking at too high a temperature, as this will cause the egg and milk mixture to bubble and become porous.
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Final Product
The Cheese Flan after completion has an eye-catching golden color. The cake is smooth, not at all pockmarked, with a light aroma of milk and eggs, and a creamy taste of cheese. This dish will taste even better when served cold! So what are you waiting for? Hurry up to the kitchen and make this dessert for the whole family to enjoy!
2. Cheese flan made with an air fryer (recipe shared by a user)
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Cheese flan made with an air fryer (recipe shared by a user) Serves 4
Chicken eggs 2 eggs Laughing Cow cheese 1 piece Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon Honey 20 ml Condensed milk 80 ml Unsweetened fresh milk 220 ml
How to make Cheese Flan using an air fryer (recipe shared by a user)
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Warm the milk
First, add 220ml of unsweetened fresh milk and a piece of cheese into a pot, then stir over low heat until the milk is warm (do not boil) and the cheese has completely melted.
After allowing the milk-cheese mixture to cool, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir well.
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Mix the egg and milk mixture
Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and use a whisk to beat the eggs until well mixed. Then, add 80ml of condensed milk and gently stir in a clockwise direction.
Next, strain the egg and milk mixture through a sieve into the fresh milk-cheese mixture to remove any lumps, then use the whisk to gently mix everything together until a smooth mixture forms.
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Pouring into molds and baking
Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes.
Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture into 4 thick ceramic molds, then place the molds in the air fryer and bake for 25 minutes at 110 degrees Celsius.
After 25 minutes, brush a layer of honey on top of the cake and continue baking for another 5 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius to finish.
Tip: Depending on the size of the air fryer, the temperatures may vary, so please check frequently until the surface of the cake turns brown.
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Final product
The baked cheese flan made with an air fryer has a shiny golden-brown color, with a soft, smooth inside, sweet and fragrant, with a creamy taste of milk and cheese, ensuring that anyone who tries it will praise its deliciousness.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken eggs
- Eggshell: Choose eggs that have a thin white powdery layer on the outside, and feel rough or heavy to the touch, as these are fresh eggs. If the eggshell is smooth, shiny, or has cracks, it indicates eggs that have been stored for a long time and are not fresh.
- Shake gently: Hold the egg up to your ear and shake it gently; if you hear a sound, it’s an old egg that has been stored for a long time. If you don’t hear anything but feel strong movement when shaking, it indicates a bad egg that is in the process of hatching…
- Do not buy if you see eggs with cracked shells, as bacteria can easily enter, or if there are signs of white mold on the eggs.
Successful execution tips
- When the caramel is done, quickly pour a thin layer into each cake mold. Avoid leaving it too long as caramel hardens easily when cooled.
- To check if the cake is done, you can use a toothpick to poke into the cake and pull it out. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done; if it has sticky mixture on it, the cake is not done yet.
- Do not steam the cake at too high a temperature, as this will cause the egg and milk mixture to boil and become pitted.
Flan cake storage tips
- If stored in a cool condition like the refrigerator’s cool compartment, you can extend its shelf life from 5 to 7 days.
- Do not place it near raw foods with a fishy smell, such as meat and fish, as the cake will easily absorb odors and spoil quickly.
- It is advisable to place the cake in a covered container and store it in the cool compartment. Avoid temperatures that are too low as this will cause the cake to become dry and crumbly.
- Do not store the cake at room temperature as it can easily spoil.
With the simple recipe above, TasteVN hopes you will successfully make 2 delicious and creamy cheese flan cake using an air fryer to treat your family. Wishing you success and a truly relaxing time!
