How to make Cuban Pineapple Flan | Holiday Recipes

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Coconut cream offers a rich texture while reducing sugar content.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor complexity.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Melt sugar in a saucepan to make caramel, mixing until fully melted.

Let the caramel cool.

Mix together vanilla extract, coconut milk, eggs, sugar, pineapple slices, cherries, crushed pineapple, condensed milk, and a sprinkle of salt until well combined.

Pour the flan mixture into a baking mold.

Prepare a double boiler by placing the flan mix in a larger pan filled with warm water.

Bake in the oven for approximately 1 hour.

Check if it's done by poking it; it should come out clear.

Refrigerate for 1 hour to cool down.

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