Best 2 Chocolate Mousse Flan Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Chocolate Mousse Flan recipe, a harmonious blend of rich chocolate mousse and creamy, velvety flan. This dessert symphony strikes the perfect balance between decadent indulgence and airy lightness, captivating your taste buds with every bite.

Alongside this masterpiece, discover a treasure trove of equally enticing recipes:

- **Classic Flan**: Experience the timeless elegance of the traditional Spanish flan, featuring a smooth custard filling encased in a delicate caramel glaze.

- **Chocolate Flan**: Relish the irresistible combination of chocolate and flan in this decadent treat, where a luscious chocolate custard filling meets a velvety caramel topping.

- **Strawberry Flan**: Delight in a vibrant twist on the classic flan, adorned with fresh strawberries and a sweet strawberry sauce, offering a burst of fruity freshness.

- **Coconut Flan**: Embark on a tropical adventure with this exotic flan, infused with the sweet, nutty flavors of coconut and topped with toasted coconut flakes.

- **Caramel Flan**: Surrender to the allure of this classic combination, featuring a smooth caramel custard filling and a rich, golden caramel sauce.

From the classic elegance of the traditional flan to the innovative delights of chocolate, strawberry, coconut, and caramel variations, our collection of flan recipes promises an unforgettable dessert experience. Each recipe is crafted with care and precision, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss.

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CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FLAN

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Make and share this Chocolate Mousse Flan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annisette

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 ounces plain chocolate cookies, finely crushed
4 ounces butter, melted
6 1/2 ounces dark baking chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons cream
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons gelatin
2/3 cup heavy cream, whipped
2 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee
1 cup cream
1 tablespoon caster sugar
cocoa powder, for dusing

Steps:

Brush an 11-inch round fluted pan with melted butter or oil. Line the base of the pan with paper. Mix the chocolate crumbs and butter, and press into the pan. Refrigerate until firm.
Make the Filling: In a small pan add the chocolate and cream. Stir over low heat until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the yolks.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1 tablespoon water and set it aside until it is spongy. Stir to dissolve. Stir into the filling. Fold in the whipped cream.
Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into the filling and spread over the cookie base. Refrigerate until set.
Just before serving, remove from the pan and spread with the topping.
Make the topping: Dissolve instant coffee in 3 teaspoons water. Stir in the cream and sugar. Beat until soft peaks form. When ready to serve, spread the topping over the flan.
Dust the top with sifted cocoa powder and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.1, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 115.1, Sodium 226.6, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 16.9, Protein 5.2

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FLAN

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories Puddings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 c all purpose flour
PASTRY INGREDIENTS
2 tsp confectioners' sugar
1 oz chocolate, melted
1/2 c butter, softened
FILLING INGREDIENTS
1/2 c whipping cream
5 oz chocolate
2 tsp butter
2 eggs
1/4 c sugar
GARNISH INGREDIENTS
3 oz chocolate
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

1. PASTRY: Combine flour, icing sugar and 1 melted square chocolate.
2. Cut in 1/2 cup softened butter (with pastry blender or in food processor) until mixture resembles coarse crumbs and form into ball with your hands. Press into bottom and sides of flan ring pan with removable bottom that has been greased and chill for 1 hour.
3. Bake at 425 for 10 minutes and then cool.
4. MOUSSE FILLING: Bring 1/2 cup whipping cream to a boil and add 5 squares of chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter; stir until melted.
5. Blend in 2 eggs yolks well and remove from heat.
6. Beat egg whites until frothy, gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold into chocolate mixture; pour into pastry crust, chill 10 minutes.
8. GARNISH: Shortly before serving, sprinkle 3 squares (coarsely grated - use a vegetable peeler to make curls) over mousse.
9. Lay 3 strips of wax paper across flan.
10. Sift icing sugar over flan; remove wax paper.
11. NOTE: Don\'t make or serve this on a hot day; it will melt.

Tips:

Use high-quality chocolate for the mousse and flan. This will ensure that your dessert has a rich, decadent flavor.
Make sure the milk and cream are cold before you whip them. This will help them to whip up more easily and create a lighter, fluffier texture.
Don't overbeat the egg whites. If you overbeat them, they will become dry and grainy.
When you are folding the egg whites into the chocolate mixture, do so gently. Overmixing will cause the mousse to deflate.
Chill the mousse and flan for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow them to set properly and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

The chocolate mousse flan is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy, velvety texture, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow the tips above to make sure your chocolate mousse flan turns out perfectly every time.