Individual Flans

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Indulge in the Creamy Individual Flans recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

120 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

173

Sugar

14g

Fat

10g

Creamy Individual Flans are a classic French dessert that are popular all over the world. It’s known as “flan” in French, meaning custard. It has a smooth, creamy, and velvety texture that’s hard to resist. The caramel and coconut add a tropical touch to this traditional dessert. It’s a perfect way to end a dinner party or just enjoy as an afternoon delight. The individual serving size makes it a great personalized treat.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease six 6-ounce custard cups.
2.	Sprinkle coconut and caramel topping in bottom of each cup.
3.	In a small bowl, whisk together egg, egg yolk, cream, sugar, vanilla and allspice.
4.	Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into prepared cups. Gently tap cups to ensure mixture settles evenly.
5.	Place cups in a shallow baking dish and fill with boiling water halfway up the sides of the cups.
6.	Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are lightly set and centres are almost set.
7.	Remove cups from water bath and let cool for 10 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
8.	To serve, run a knife around cups to loosen flans and invert onto plates. Serve cold.

PROS

This dessert is easy to make and doesn’t require many ingredients.

It is a light and creamy dessert that’s not too sweet and perfect for a hot summer day.

CONS

It needs to be refrigerated for at least 1 hour to set.
It’s not suitable for people with egg allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy but healthier than other desserts as it’s low on sugar. Flans made with low-fat cream are also a healthier option. Eggs are high in protein and provide essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, potassium, and calcium.

	2 tablespoons flaked coconut
	2 teaspoons caramel ice cream topping
	1 egg
	1 egg yolk
	3/4 cup half-and-half cream
	3 tablespoons sugar
	1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1 pinch ground allspice