COCONUT FLAN
Recipes from other countries
Fruit
Dessert
Easy
90'
A classic, Caribbean and delicious dessert. Although this is a very classic option, if you are a coconut lover, you can add that exotic touch that will make it a unique option. For the preparation, we recommend having two key products on hand: Goya coconut milk and the smoothness of coconut cream. With these two little secrets, get ready to savor a tropical experience.
Ingredients
Necesary
- 1 cup of sugar
- 5 whole eggs
- 1 cup of Coconut cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup of Coconut milk can
- 0.5 cup of water
- 0.25 tablespoon of Nativo Vanilla Essence
Optional
- 1 pinch of raspberries and mint
Preparation
- Heat oven to 325° F. and in a small saucepan bring sugar and ½ cup water to a boil over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Using a wet pastry brush, remove any remaining sugar stuck to the sides of the pan. Cook without stirring, only moving the pan in a circular motion until the sugar turns brown in colour, about 10 minutes. Carefully pour this hot caramel into 8 small moulds and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk until well blended. Add GOYA Coconut Cream, condensed milk, coconut milk and vanilla and beat until smooth. Divide the mixture evenly among the above moulds.
- Place ramekins in a baking dish, and pour in enough hot water to come halfway up the outside of the ramekins. Cover with aluminium foil and place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and leave in the oven until the flans are firm but jiggly in the centre, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Using tongs, carefully remove the moulds from the water. Transfer to the refrigerator to cool completely.
- When ready to serve, run a butter knife around the edges and turn out onto plates. Garnish with raspberries and mint leaves if desired.
GOYA TIP FOR THIS RECIPE:
When making flan, the key to success is to cook it in a water bath or bain-marie: the water distributes the heat from the oven to cook the custard gently and result in that characteristic soft consistency. To make sure the water bath is working properly, check it several times during cooking. If the water is evaporating too quickly, add a little more. If the water is boiling, add a few ice cubes to cool it down quickly.
