Description
Caribbean coconut flan whispers sweet memories of French Antilles culinary traditions. Silky custard infused with rich coconut essence melts on your palate, transporting taste buds to sun-drenched tropical shores.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cup (300ml/10.15 fluid ounces) coconut milk (from a can)
- 1 cup (95g) unsweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for garnish)
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1 ½ cup + 1 tablespoon (400ml/14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or seeds from ½ vanilla bean)
Caramel:
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
Instructions
- Craft a golden caramel by melting sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, gently swirling the pan to ensure even transformation without stirring. Watch attentively as the sugar transitions to a rich amber tone, then promptly remove from heat.
- Carefully coat the interior base of a loaf pan with the molten caramel, allowing it to cool and solidify into a glossy layer.
- Whisk together coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and shredded coconut in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Gently cascade the creamy coconut mixture over the hardened caramel layer, ensuring an even distribution within the loaf pan.
- Prepare a water bath by placing the loaf pan inside a larger baking dish, then fill the outer dish with water reaching approximately one-quarter up the sides of the loaf pan.
- Position the water bath in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C), allowing the flan to bake for 50-55 minutes until the surface turns a delicate golden hue and feels firm when touched.
- Extract the flan from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate the cooled dessert for a minimum of three hours to achieve optimal setting and flavor development.
- When ready to serve, submerge the loaf pan briefly in warm water to loosen the caramel seal.
- Trace a knife along the pan’s edges to separate the flan, then swiftly invert onto a serving plate in one confident motion.
- Garnish with an additional sprinkle of shredded coconut and present this French Antilles delicacy to eager guests.
Notes
- Craft this delectable coconut flan using a water bath method to ensure even, gentle cooking and a silky smooth texture.
- Select high-quality coconut milk for an authentic Caribbean flavor that elevates the dessert’s richness and creamy consistency.
- Monitor caramel closely during preparation, as it can quickly transition from golden to burnt, potentially ruining the entire dessert.
- Chill the flan for minimum 3 hours to allow proper setting and enhance the flavor melding of coconut and caramel notes.
- Warm water technique helps release the flan seamlessly from the pan, preserving its delicate structure and beautiful caramel coating.
- Serve chilled with an extra sprinkle of shredded coconut for added texture and visual appeal that celebrates tropical dessert traditions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French Antilles
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 63mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 92mg