Double Coconut Flan

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 15

Double the Coconut, double the flavor with this Double Coconut Flan recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
	4 large eggs
	13 1/2 ounces canned unsweetened coconut milk
	1/2 cup sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

325

Sugar

21g

Fat

23g

If you want a dessert that is both light and packed with flavor, you can't go wrong with Double Coconut Flan. This traditional Mexican dessert is similar to crème brûlée and panna cotta, but with the added goodness of tropical coconut. The creamy flan is set off by the texture of the toasted coconut flakes and is a great option for a light and gluten-free dessert.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
2.	In a bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut milk, sugar, and toasted coconut. Strain mixture through a sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl.
3.	Ladle the mixture into 6 ramekins or small baking dishes.
4.	Line a baking pan with a dish towel and place ramekins on top. Pour hot water into pan to come halfway up sides of ramekins.
5.	Bake flans in preheated oven until set, about 30-35 minutes.
6.	Chill flans until cold, at least 2 hours. Run a small sharp knife around flans to loosen. Invert onto a platter.

PROS

This creamy dessert is bursting with coconut flavor and is gluten-free.
Flan can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

CONS

Contains a high amount of saturated fats from the eggs and coconut milk.
Consuming too much can also lead to digestive discomfort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coconut milk contains medium-chain fatty acids that are easy to digest and are converted into energy quickly. It also contains vitamins C, E, and B-complex.
Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein and vitamins D and B12 which support brain health.