Recipe of Coconut Flan
Coconut flan is a traditional dessert in many cultures, especially in Latin and Caribbean cuisine. This recipe is easy to follow and uses simple ingredients such as coconut milk, eggs and sugar. The flan is baked in a water bath to ensure it is soft and creamy. You can serve it alone or with a caramel sauce or fresh fruit.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
10 min
Cooking
60 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Desserts
Ingredients
- 1 can of coconut milk (400 ml)
- 1 can condensed milk (397 g)
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
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Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- In a pot, heat the sugar over medium heat until it melts and caramelizes. Pour the caramel into a flan mold and make sure to cover the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, condensed milk, eggs, vanilla essence, and shredded coconut. Beat everything until it forms a homogeneous mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the caramelized flan mold.
- Place the mold inside a larger container and fill it halfway with water. This is called a water bath.
- Bake for 1 hour or until the flan is firm to the touch.
- Let it cool completely before serving.
- Unmold and serve alone or with a caramel or fresh fruit sauce.
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Coconut Flan and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
- For recipes requiring long cooking time, maintain low and steady temperature
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Coconut Flan to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 10 minutes and the cooking time is 60 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 8 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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