French Antilles Coconut Flan (Flan Coco)
French Antilles Coconut Flan (Flan Coco) is a luscious dessert that captures the essence of the Caribbean in every bite. With its creamy texture and delightful coconut flavor, this flan is perfect for special occasions or simply indulging at home. Topped with a glossy caramel layer, it’s an impressive and elegant treat that will transport you to sunlit shores.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until golden brown. Quickly pour into a round baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
- Blend Flan Mixture: Combine coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and vanilla in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour Mixture: Carefully pour the blended mixture over the caramel in the baking dish.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place baking dish in a larger roasting pan filled with hot water.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until set; check with a knife inserted in the center.
- Chill and Serve: Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight. Invert onto a serving plate and drizzle with extra caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg