Coconut Flan - One of the easiest desserts you can make

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.

Prepare caramel using a mix of brown and white sugar in a pan.

Crack 3 eggs and 1 egg yolk into a bowl and mix together.

Add sweetened condensed milk and coconut milk to the egg mixture and whisk together.

Mix in vanilla extract, salt, lime zest, and rum.

Pour the prepared caramel into the mold.

Pour the coconut mixture over the caramel in the mold.

Bake in the oven for about 1 hour.

Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours after baking.

Serve topped with coconut flakes and additional lime zest.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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