Coconut Cheese Flan (Flan de Coco y Queso)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 1

Coconut Cheese Flan with a creamy and tropical flavor

Coconut Cheese Flan (Flan de Coco y Queso)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

487

Sugar

64g

Fat

25g

Coconut Cheese Flan, also known as Flan de Coco y Queso, is a popular dessert in Latin America. This dessert has a creamy and smooth texture with a tropical flavor that comes from the coconut milk. In this recipe, cream cheese is used to add a slight tanginess to the flan. The Coconut Cheese Flan is often served at special occasions and celebrations with family and friends. It is a delicious dessert that everyone will love.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	In a saucepan, melt the sugar over low heat until it turns into caramel. Pour the caramel into a 9-inch cake pan, making sure it evenly coats the bottom.
3.	In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Add the cream cheese and whisk until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract and continue to whisk until well combined.
4.	Pour the mixture into the cake pan over the caramel.
5.	Place the cake pan in a large baking pan and add hot water to the baking pan, filling it about 1 inch.
6.	Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the flan comes out clean. Let it cool completely in the refrigerator before serving. Invert the flan onto a serving platter before serving.

PROS

The Coconut Cheese Flan has a creamy and smooth texture with a tropical flavor.
It is a great dessert to share with family and friends.

CONS

The Coconut Cheese Flan is high in sugar and calories.
It should be enjoyed as an occasional treat and part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the Coconut Cheese Flan is not particularly healthy, coconut milk and cream cheese have some nutritional benefits. Coconut milk contains medium-chain saturated fatty acids that are easily metabolized by the body and provide energy. Cream cheese, although high in fat, is a good source of calcium and protein.

	1 cup white sugar
	8 large eggs
	12 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
	1 can sweetened condensed milk
	1 can coconut milk
	1 can evaporated milk
	2 teaspoons vanilla extract