To make a super easy cream cheese flan recipe, you'll need: Cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, eggs, and vanilla extract. You can also use sour cream or whipped cream. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) and grease and flour two 9x13-inch baking pans. Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and beat until smooth. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool before cutting into squares and serving.