Flan De Coco (Coconut Flan) Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 c. Sugar
- 2 c. Half-and-half or possibly light cream
- 4 lrg Large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 lrg Egg yolks
- 1/2 c. Tightly packed finely minced shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract Fresh berries for garnish
- 1 x Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a small, heavy saucepan over
Directions
- Medium heat, cook 1/2 c. of the sugar, stirring constantly after it starts to bubble, till it caramelizes, 6 to 8 min. Divide the syrup among 8 custard c., or possibly pour into a 2-qt ovenproof mold, and swirl to coat the bottom. Set aside. 2. In a medium-size, heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat the half-and-half and sugar almost to scalding, and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, whisk the Large eggs and yolks together till blended. Gradually add in the cooled half-and-half, coconut, and vanilla, and mix well. 4. Pour the mix into the prepared custard c. or possibly mold, place in a large pan, and fill the outer pan with lukewarm water two thirds the height of the c. or possibly mold. Bake 1 hour for a large mold and slightly less for custard c., or possibly till a cake tester inserted in the flan comes out clean. Remove from the water bath, allow to cold to room temperature, cover, and chill. 5. To unmold, run a knife along the inner edge of the mold or possibly c. and invert the custard onto a plate. Spoon the caramel over the top and garnish with fresh berries.
- Makes 8 servings Variation: Combine 1 pint of berries with sugar to taste, puree in a food processor fitted with a steel blade or possibly blender, and spoon around the flan. FLAN DE COCO Coconut Flan
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 114g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 225 | |
| Calories from Fat 93 | 41% |
| Total Fat 10.53g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 5.5g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium 117mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 27.97g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 25.32g | 17% |
| Protein 5.56g | 9% |
