This coconut milk flan is a tropical twist on the classic flan recipe. It is creamy, indulgent, and has a silky smooth texture that will melt in your mouth. The coconut milk adds a subtle sweetness and a hint of tropical flavor that will transport you to paradise with every bite. This dessert is perfect for a special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a flan mold or baking dish.
- In a saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns a golden brown color. Pour the caramelized sugar into the bottom of the flan mold, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the flan mold over the caramelized sugar.
- Place the flan mold in a larger baking dish and fill the baking dish with water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan mold.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the flan is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan mold, place a plate on top, and flip it over to release the flan. Serve chilled.
- Enjoy your creamy and indulgent coconut milk flan!
Interesting Facts
Flan is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries and is often served on special occasions like birthdays and holidays.
Coconut milk is a great dairy-free alternative that adds a rich and creamy texture to desserts like flan.
The caramelized sugar at the bottom of the flan mold creates a sweet and sticky glaze that adds a nice contrast to the creamy flan.