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Flan De Coco | Coconut Flan Recipe with Coconut Sweet Condensed Milk & Cream

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Coconut Flan

Cultural Context

Coconut Flan, or Flan de Coco, has its roots in Latin American dessert traditions, particularly in Costa Rica. This creamy custard showcases the tropical flavors of coconut, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. Its smooth texture and sweet caramel topping make it a beloved treat, with modern variations incorporating different flavors like coffee or chocolate, appealing to diverse palates around the world.

Costa RicanCRdessert
70 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
6 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
1 can sweet condensed coconut milk
1 can regular coconut milk
splash of vanilla extract
splash of salt
1 cup sugar

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Coconut cream reduces sugar while adding richness.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is a lower-glycemic sweetener.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2

Add 1.5 cups of white sugar into the mold and set the stove to low to make caramel, shaking occasionally until it dissolves and coats the mold.

3

Once the caramel is ready, let it cool in the mold.

4

In a bowl, mix together 6 egg yolks and 2 whole eggs until well combined.

5

Add the sweet condensed coconut milk and regular coconut milk to the egg mixture and mix well.

6

Add a splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing until combined.

7

Pour the mixture into the caramel-coated mold and cover it.

8

Place the mold in a larger baking dish and put it in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

9

After baking, let it rest at room temperature for a while before refrigerating for at least 8 hours.

Cooking Techniques

caramelizingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovenmoldbaking dishmixing bowl

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Flan de CocoCoconut Custard

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