Guava and Cream Flan with Cinnamon

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A classic Puerto Rican dessert with a smooth, sweet flan base infused with tart guava, topped with a delicate cinnamon dusting for a perfect finish. This Puerto Rican-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers guava paste, whole milk, heavy cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 8 Puerto Rican cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Place a 9-inch baking dish in a larger roasting pan.
  2. Step 2: Blend 1/2 cup guava paste, 1 cup whole milk, and 1 cup heavy cream until smooth in a blender.
  3. Step 3: Whisk 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a bowl until combined. Gradually pour into guava mixture while whisking.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the baking dish. Place dish in roasting pan and add hot water to reach halfway up the sides.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 50-60 minutes until center is set but still slightly jiggly. Cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 4 hours.
  6. Step 6: Run a knife around the edge. Invert onto a serving plate and dust with 1/4 tsp cinnamon.

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