Caribbean Coconut Flan Recipe: A gourmet journey to the heart of the islands

Fancy an exotic and tasty dessert that will transport you directly under the coconut trees? Let yourself be tempted by the Flan Coco Antillais, a great classic of Creole pastry! This creamy and fragrant dessert, made with coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk and a touch of vanilla, is a real treat for the taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk (397 g)

• 1 can of coconut milk (400 ml)

• 4 eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 100 g caster sugar (for caramel)

• Water (for caramel)

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Preparation:

1. Preparation of the caramel:

• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the sugar with a little water over medium heat, without stirring.

• Let the sugar melt and turn an amber color.

• Carefully pour the liquid caramel into a cake tin, spreading it over the bottom and sides.

  
  

2. Preparation of the flan:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (thermostat 6).

• In a salad bowl, beat the eggs into an omelette.

• Add the sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.

• Pour the mixture into the caramelized mold.

  
  

3. Cooking in a bain-marie:

• Place the cake tin in a larger dish filled with hot water. The water should come halfway up the tin.

• Place the dish in the oven and cook in a bain-marie for about 1 hour. The flan is cooked when it is firm to the touch.

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4. Cooling and demolding:

• Let the flan cool completely at room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

• Unmold the flan onto a serving dish just before serving.

  
  

Tips and tricks:

• For a more intense caramel, you can add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the sugar while cooking.

• If you don't have vanilla extract, you can use a split and scraped vanilla bean.

• To prevent the flan from cracking during cooking, cover the mold with aluminum foil.

• Serve the flan fresh, accompanied by a scoop of coconut ice cream or an exotic fruit coulis.

  
  

Want a touch of exoticism in your kitchen? Let yourself be tempted by this delicious Antillean Coconut Flan, a simple dessert to make and rich in flavors!