Flan de Coco

Name: Flan de Coco
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water; 12 oz evaporated milk; 14 oz sweetened condensed milk; 12 oz coconut milk; 4 large eggs, beaten; 2 large egg yolks, beaten; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

A classic coconut custard with a rich caramel topping baked to silky perfection and chilled.

80 minMediumServes 8380 cal/serving

CubanDessertOvenVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
12 oz evaporated milk
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
12 oz coconut milk
4 large eggs, beaten
2 large egg yolks, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions

1

Heat 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat until deep golden amber.
2

Pour caramel immediately into a flan mold, tilting quickly to coat the bottom.
3

Whisk 12 oz evaporated milk, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 12 oz coconut milk, 4 beaten large eggs, 2 beaten large egg yolks, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
4

Pour the egg mixture through a fine mesh strainer into the caramel-lined mold.
5

Place the mold in a roasting pan, fill the pan with hot water halfway up the sides, and bake at 350F for 60 minutes until set.
6

Cool completely, chill for at least 4 hours, unmold onto a serving platter, and top with 1/2 cup toasted sweetened shredded coconut.

Questions

Can I make Flan de Coco dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 12 oz evaporated milk, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Flan de Coco keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Flan de Coco?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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