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French Antilles Coconut Flan

Irresistible French Antilles Coconut Flan That Melts in Your Mouth

This French Antilles Coconut Flan is a creamy dessert that offers tropical flavors and a gluten-free delight.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French Antilles
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flan
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk For dairy-free, use coconut sweetened condensed milk.
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Opt for unsweetened coconut milk.
  • 4 large Eggs Essential for structure and creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Vanilla bean seeds for a more intense profile.
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Freshly grated coconut recommended.
For the Caramel
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Avoid liquid sweeteners.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • Water bath setup

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, add sugar over medium heat. Allow it to melt undisturbed.
  2. Once melted and golden, quickly pour it into an ungreased loaf pan, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and shredded coconut until smooth.
  4. Pour this mixture over the hardened caramel in your loaf pan.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 50-55 minutes in a water bath.
  6. Let it cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  7. To unmold, warm the loaf pan in warm water for a couple of minutes and invert onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the flan to chill for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, for the perfect texture and flavor fusion.

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