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Quesillo

Name: Quesillo
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Quesillo is a traditional Venezuelan caramel flan known for its smooth, creamy texture and rich caramel topping. It is a beloved dessert often served during family gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the country's Spanish colonial culinary influences combined with local ingredients.

5 ingredients

sweetcreamycaramelvanilla

Culinary DNA Preview

Spanish70%

Indigenous30%

Ingredients

eggs
6 large
sweetened condensed milk
1 can (14 oz)
whole milk
1 cup
granulated sugar
1 cup
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon

Method

Steps not available

Last updated 4/1/2026

Origin Story

Quesillo traces its origins to Spanish flan recipes brought to Venezuela during colonization, adapted over time with local dairy and sugarcane products to create this distinct Venezuelan version.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Spanish70%

ingredients+techniques

Indigenous30%

ingredient_origin

Ingredients spotlight

Eggs Sweetened Condensed Milk Whole Milk Granulated Sugar Vanilla Extract

Techniques

caramelization baking bain-marie mixing

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