MY DOMINICAN KITCHEN
How to make Coconut Flan
This Coconut Flan is a luscious dessert that is not only beautiful but really simple to make and a great treat for any occasion. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this creamy coconut dessert only takes 5 minutes to prep.
Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
01 – Granulated Sugar
02 – Coconut milk
03 – Condensed milk
04 – Evaporated milk
05 – Eggs
06 – Vanilla extract
Prepare the Caramel
01
– Heat sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted and golden brown; Pour into 8-inch pan. Working quickly, swirl melted sugar around the bottom and sides of the round pan to coat.
Make the Custard Mixture
02
– In a blender, combine coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs and vanilla. Pour the mixture into 8-inch pan.
Prepare a Water Bath
03
– Place an 8-inch round cake pan in a 13×9 baking pan. Fill the outer dish with hot water to ½ inch depth.
Bake
04
– Bake for 45 minutes or until a table knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes. Then, place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Unmold
05
– Place the bottom of the pan on warm water for about 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan. Invert a serving plate over the round pan, hold tightly and quickly turn over. Gently, shake the mold to release.
Garnish
06
Top with coconut flakes. Refrigerate until serving time.