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French Antilles Coconut Flan

Decadent French Antilles Coconut Flan Easy Tropical Treat

This French Antilles Coconut Flan is a creamy, gluten-free dessert with layers of coconut and caramel—a must-try tropical treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French Antilles
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flan Mixture
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 400ml
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat preferred
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract natural vanilla seeds can substitute
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut fresh or toasted for extra depth
For the Caramel Layer
  • 1 cup Sugar handle carefully while melting

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Caramel: In a saucepan, add sugar and heat over medium without stirring until it melts into an amber color, about 8-10 minutes. Pour caramel into a greased loaf pan and allow it to cool.
  2. Mix Flan Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and shredded coconut until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Assemble Flan: Pour the flan mixture over the cooled caramel layer in the loaf pan gently to avoid mixing.
  4. Bake in Water Bath: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the loaf pan inside a larger baking dish filled with hot water. Bake for 50-55 minutes until lightly golden and firm.
  5. Cool and Chill: Let the loaf pan cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Transfer to refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours.
  6. Unmold the Flan: Place the loaf pan in warm water for a few minutes. Run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use an un-greased pan for the flan mixture for easier unmolding. Explore options by adding fresh grated coconut or rum.

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