Flan Coco à la Brésilienne

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes (plus 3-5 hours chilling time)
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: 320

Introduction

Today, I’m thrilled to share a delightful recipe that brings a tropical twist to a classic dessert: Flan Coco à la Brésilienne. This Brazilian-style coconut flan combines a rich, creamy texture with the exotic flavor of coconut, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. Let’s dive into this heavenly treat that’s sure to impress your taste buds!

Ingredients

For the Coconut Base:

• 150g grated coconut 🥥
• 120g sweetened condensed milk 🥛
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
• 1 egg white 🥚

For the Coconut Cream:

• 400ml coconut milk 🥥
• 500ml milk 🥛
• 70g cornstarch 🌽
• 150g sweetened condensed milk 🥛
• 1 egg yolk 🥚
• 40g grated coconut 🥥
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Coconut Base:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). 🔥
2. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine 150g of grated coconut, 120g of sweetened condensed milk, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1 egg white. Stir until well blended. 🥄
3. Form the Base: Pour half of the mixture into a buttered 18cm (7-inch) mold and press it down to form a solid base. Use the remaining mixture to cover the sides of the mold. 🥄
4. Bake: Bake the base in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until it turns golden brown. 🍞

2️⃣ Prepare the Coconut Cream:

1. Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine 400ml of coconut milk, 500ml of milk, 70g of cornstarch, 150g of sweetened condensed milk, 1 egg yolk, 40g of grated coconut, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. 🍶
2. Cook: Pour the mixture into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once it starts boiling, continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes, ensuring it thickens properly. 🍲

3️⃣ Assemble the Flan:

1. Pour: Pour the hot coconut cream over the baked coconut base.
2. Cool: Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 3-5 hours or overnight until fully set. ❄️
3. Serve: Once set, carefully demold the flan. Sprinkle with extra grated coconut for garnish, and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious Flan Coco à la Brésilienne!

Conclusion

This Flan Coco à la Brésilienne is a tropical delight that brings together the rich, creamy goodness of flan with the refreshing taste of coconut. Perfect for any special occasion or just to treat yourself, this dessert is sure to become a favorite. Try it out and let me know how it turned out in the comments below. Happy cooking!

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