Decadent Coconut Flan with a Caramel Kiss

Decadent Coconut Flan with a Caramel Kiss

90 mins
medium
8 servings

A creamy, dreamy coconut flan baked to perfection with a rich caramel topping. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious dessert.

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Equipment Needed

  • 8-inch springform pan
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 200.00 mlFull-Fat Coconut Milk(Use high-quality canned coconut milk for best flavor.)
  • 400.00 gSweetened Condensed Milk(Use full-fat for a richer flavor.)
  • 100.00 gGranulated Sugar(For the caramel topping.)
  • 80.00 gRipe Coconut Flakes(For added coconut flavor.)
  • 4.00 unitsLarge Eggs(Room temperature eggs mix better.)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare a water bath by placing a baking dish filled with 1/3 water in the oven.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Make the caramel: In a small saucepan, melt the sugar over medium heat until golden brown. Be careful not to burn it.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Pour the hot caramel into a greased 8-inch springform pan.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut milk until smooth.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Pour the custard mixture over the caramel.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Place the pan in the water bath.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the flan is set around the edges and the center is just slightly jiggly.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

8

Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

9

Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the flan.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Gently remove the flan from the pan and serve chilled.

Estimated time: 5 minutes