Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSabor de CubaFlan De Coco Recipe

Flan De Coco Recipe

Inspired by Sabor de Cuba
Time2h
Serves6

Milk vanilla custard with coconut, topped with caramel glaze

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Ingredients

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Custard

Caramel Glaze

Method

Caramel Glaze

  1. 1

    Prepare the Caramel

    In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 2

    Cook the Caramel

    Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it turns a golden amber color. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to let it burn.

  3. 3

    Cool the Caramel

    Quickly pour the caramel into a round flan mold or individual ramekins, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.

Custard

  1. 4

    Mix the Custard Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, whole milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  2. 5

    Add Shredded Coconut

    Stir in the shredded coconut, making sure it’s evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

  3. 6

    Pour into Mold

    Carefully pour the custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the mold or ramekins.

  4. 7

    Bake the Flan

    Place the mold or ramekins in a larger baking dish filled with hot water (a water bath). Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for about 45-50 minutes or until the flan is set.

  5. 8

    Cool and Refrigerate

    Once baked, remove the flan from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  6. 9

    Unmold and Serve

    To unmold, run a knife around the edges of the flan and invert it onto a serving plate. The caramel will flow over the top. Serve chilled.

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