Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)


Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)
Ingredients
- Flan:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon coconut extract
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Coconut Syrup: (optional)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup of water
- ½ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 325°F.
- Place the sugar in a heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, until caramelized. Pour the caramel into a 9-inch round, 3 to 4-inch deep-pan, turning to coat the bottom and sides. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the milks, eggs, coconut extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour the mixture over the caramel. Set in a water bath and cover with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour or until set around the edges, with a slight jiggle in the middle. Remove from the oven and let the flan cool in the water bath, about an hour. Once cool, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, turn the flan onto a serving plate. Serve as is or spoon coconut syrup over flan.
- Enjoy!
- Coconut Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium-high heat until it dissolves, about 30 seconds, Stir in the coconut flakes.