Coconut Flan
Flan de Coco is easy to make using a simple hack of caramelizing sugar in the microwave. It's sweet and creamy with a hint of tropical flavors the whole family will love.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 55 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 6 eggs
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
- 6 ramekins
Instructions
- 1
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and water. Stir well until sugar is completely dissolved. Microwave on high for about 6 to 7 minutes or until color changes to honey-gold.
- 2
Immediately pour caramel into the 6 ramekins, swirling to fully cover the bottom.
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, coconut milk, and condensed milk. Gently stir in a circular motion until blended.
- 4
With a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve, strain egg-milk mixture. Pour strained mixture into prepared ramekins.
- 5
Cover ramekins with foil and arrange in a wide, oven-safe dish with about 1-inch of water (water bath).
- 6
Bake in a 375 F oven for about 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of custard comes out clean.
- 7
Remove from oven, allow to cool, and refrigerate to completely set.
- 8
To serve, turn flan over on a serving plate, ending with caramel on top.