Delicious Coconut Flan Recipe with a Tropical Twist

This Coconut Flan recipe offers a tropical twist on the classic dessert, with the added richness of coconut flavor. The creamy texture and sweet taste make it a perfect ending to any meal, whether you're hosting a dinner party or just treating yourself to a special dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 6 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat.
3. Cook until the sugar is dissolved and turns a golden caramel color, about 10 minutes.
4. Pour the caramel into a flan mold or baking dish, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
5. In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
6. Pour the mixture into the flan mold over the caramel.
7. Place the flan mold in a larger baking dish and fill the dish with hot water to create a water bath.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the flan is set but still jiggly in the center.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
11. To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan and invert onto a serving plate.
12. Garnish with shredded coconut, if desired, before serving.

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