Description
A silky and tropical baked custard dessert from the French Antilles, made with coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla, topped with a rich golden caramel.
Ingredients
3/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1/2 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns into golden caramel, swirling occasionally but not stirring.
- Quickly pour the caramel into a 9-inch round baking dish and tilt to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to harden.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the cooled caramel in the baking dish.
- Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan and add hot water to come halfway up the sides to create a water bath.
- Carefully transfer the setup to the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the flan is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from the oven, take the baking dish out of the water bath, and allow the flan to cool completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges and invert the flan onto a serving plate to let the caramel drizzle over the top.
Notes
Add a tablespoon of dark rum for extra Caribbean flavor.
Evaporated or almond milk can substitute whole milk.
Stir in shredded coconut for added texture.
Use coconut extract instead of vanilla for enhanced tropical flavor.
Make mini flans in ramekins and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 flan)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
