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Coconut flan

Recipe Information

Description:
Coconut flan is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 45 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 15 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered advanced. This recipe will yield 16 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 16
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 45 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour, 15 Minutes
Difficulty Advanced
Main Ingredient Coconut Cream; Milk; Eggs
Category Dairy; Eggs; Nuts, Fats, & Oils
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Dessert
Cuisine Mexican; Latin American
Cook Method Boiling; Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 13 ounces evaporated milk

  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 can of coconut cream

  • 5 large eggs

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 350°F.

  • In a medium non-stick saucepan, combine the sugar and water and heat on medium-high heat until the sugar becomes a light brown color. Do not stir.

  • Pour the sugar mixture into two 9-inch pie pans and let cool.

  • In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut cream for 2 minutes. Stir to remove any bubbles from the mixture. Pour the egg mixture into the pie pans.

  • In a large pan, add about 1 inch of water and place the pie pans into the larger pan. Place this in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes.

  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 hours at room temperature, then refrigerate overnight. Invert onto a plate and serve cold.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290 cal

  • Total fat: 27g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 79mg

  • Sodium: 73mg

  • Potassium: 89mg

  • Carbohydrate: 24g

  • Fiber: <1g

  • Protein: 5g