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Flan de Coco

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

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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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 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. 4

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

  5. 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. 6

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

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Questions

How long does Flan de Coco take?

As written, 80 minutes: 20 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 4 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What temperature do I cook Flan de Coco at?

For Flan de Coco, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 5. The longest stretch at that heat is 1 hour, in step 5.

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Flan de Coco?

The entry for Flan de Coco calls for 14 oz sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Is Flan de Coco vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 12 oz evaporated milk, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 4 large eggs, beaten and 2 large egg yolks, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Flan de Coco contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs, beaten and 2 large egg yolks, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I start Flan de Coco the day before?

Yes. Step 5 is a built-in pause of 1 hour: "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." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 6 when you are ready to finish.

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