{"id":58681,"date":"2024-01-30T16:34:45","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T16:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aglassandahalffullproductions.com\/?p=58681"},"modified":"2024-01-30T16:34:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T16:34:48","slug":"what-is-cheese-flan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aglassandahalffullproductions.com\/what-is-cheese-flan\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Cheese Flan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cheese<\/a> flan is a type of baked custard dessert<\/strong> made with eggs, milk, cheese, and a pastry crust. It is sometimes called \"cheese pie\" or \"cheese and egg flan.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cheese flan has a smooth, creamy texture<\/strong> similar to cheesecake<\/a> thanks to the addition of cheese to the custard filling. It is made by baking a savory custard made with eggs, milk, and cheese in a pastry crust<\/strong> until set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resulting dish is rich, creamy, and slightly sweet<\/strong> with a delightful contrast between the soft custard filling and the crisp, flaky crust. The use of cheese gives it a tasty salty and tangy flavor<\/strong> that balances out the sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheese flans likely originated in the United Kingdom, where sweet and savory baked custards and pies have long been popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Versions of egg custards baked in pastry<\/strong> have been around since medieval times. Recipes for egg and cheese tarts have been found dating back to the 1400s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, these types of recipes evolved into the cheese flans and egg flans commonly served in British schools and households<\/strong>. They were an economical and filling meal that made good use of simple ingredients like eggs, milk, and cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concept was likely adapted from French quiches but used more readily available ingredients. Cheese flan became a cheap, easy, and tasty meal common on dinner tables across Britain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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