How long flan in Instant Pot?

The flan should be cooked on Manual or Pressure Cook mode for 14 minutes, followed by a full natural pressure release. This ensures a smooth, custard-like texture without overcooking.

What is a common mistake when making flan?

One of the most common mistakes is overcooking. Instant Pot flan should be gently pressure cooked and never rushed. Skipping refrigeration time or using the wrong type of pan (like a springform) can also ruin the final texture.

What is the 5 5 5 method for Instant Pot?

While not used for flan, the 5 5 5 method refers to cooking eggs in the Instant Pot 5 minutes on pressure cook, 5 minutes natural release, and 5 minutes in an ice bath. For Instant Pot flan, we use a 14-minute cook and natural release only.

Is there anything you should not put in the Instant Pot?

Yes. Avoid using loose or leaking pans like push pans for Instant Pot flan. Also, don’t overfill the pot or use ingredients that expand too much, as they can block the valve.

Instant Pot Flan Recipe – Ultimate Creamy Dessert, Easy & Perfect Instant Pot Flan: Creamy Caramel Delight Made Easy

Name: Instant Pot Flan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 1 flan (6-8 servings)
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: ½ can evaporated milk (6 oz); ½ can sweetened condensed milk (7 oz); 3 eggs; 4 oz cream cheese, cubed; ½ cup granulated sugar (for caramel); 3 cups water (for Instant Pot)

Description

This Instant Pot Flan is rich, creamy, and crowned with glossy caramel. A simplified, foolproof version of the classic Latin dessert using pressure cooking for perfect texture every time.

Ingredients

½ can evaporated milk (6 oz)

½ can sweetened condensed milk (7 oz)

3 eggs

4 oz cream cheese, cubed

½ cup granulated sugar (for caramel)

3 cups water (for Instant Pot)

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Instructions

1. Caramelize sugar in skillet over medium-high, stirring until amber.

2. Pour into flan pan, swirl to coat bottom and sides, let cool.

3. Blend evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, and eggs until smooth.

4. Pour into caramel-coated pan, cover tightly.

5. Place pan on trivet inside Instant Pot with 3 cups of water.

6. Pressure cook on high for 14 minutes, then natural release.

7. Cool 20 minutes, then refrigerate for 3+ hours or overnight.

8. Run knife around edges and invert to serve with caramel topping.

Notes

Use a sealed flan pan or cover tightly with foil. Chill thoroughly before serving. Clean pan by soaking in water to dissolve caramel.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Pressure Cook
Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 229
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 128mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 91mg