**Coconut Flan or Queso de Coco: A Taste of Tropical Paradise**
Indulge in the divine flavors of coconut flan, a luscious dessert that captivates the senses with its creamy texture and irresistible coconut aroma. Originating from the Caribbean and Latin America, this delightful treat is known as "Queso de Coco" in Spanish, reflecting its rich, cheese-like consistency. Our collection of recipes offers a diverse range of coconut flan variations, catering to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. Embark on a culinary journey to explore the tantalizing world of coconut flan, where each bite transports you to a tropical paradise. Whether you prefer a classic rendition, a vegan alternative, or a gluten-free delight, our recipes provide a roadmap to create this delectable dessert in the comfort of your own kitchen.
COCONUT FLAN RECIPE
Coconut flan recipe makes the perfect summer dessert with just 5 ingredients. You can easily make it by blending most of the ingredients and then baking for about 45 minutes. It is smooth, custardy, and has a delicious tropical coconut flavor.
Provided by Denise Browning
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C).
- In a nonstick medium skillet or saucepan, stir together sugar, water, and a few drops of lemon/ medium and cook over medium heat until sugar is melted and turns into an amber color (about 8-10 minutes). Make sure to not stir or disturb the mixture while cooking! Pour into an 8-inch round pan, quickly swirl the caramel around the bottom and sides of the pan to coat, and let sit for at least 3-5 minutes or until hardened.
- In a blender, combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth (and there are no visible traces of eggs), about 30-60 seconds. Pour the mixture into the pan.
- Prepare the bain-marie (water bath) by placing the flan pan into a 13×9-inch baking pan. Fill the outer pan with boiling water to halfway up the flan pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the coconut flan is set and slightly jiggly. Transfer the flan pan to a wire rack for about 30 minutes. Then, place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or until the flan is chilled.
- To unmold, warm the bottom of the pan on a warm water bath for about 3-5 minutes and gently run a paring knife around the edges of the pan. Place a large plate over the pan and invert while holding tightly to unmold the flan.
- Top with coconut flakes for garnish. Chill until serving time!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 74 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 36 g, ServingSize 1 serving
COCONUT CHEESE FLAN (FLAN DE COCO Y QUESO)
Yummy flan filled w/ coco-nutty goodness
Provided by Nickole Smith-Palacios
Categories Puddings
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350
- 2. Add the sugar to the metal pan and melt over the stove at low-medium heat moving it with a wooden spoon until golden color. Turn the heat off a little before the desired color as it will continue to darken and it will burn if you are not careful. Very carefully and using oven mitts, swirl pan around while sugar is still soft to cover bottom and sides. It will get thicker as it cools and eventually harden as a lollipop. Set pan aside to cool.
- 3. Combine the eggs, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk in a blender. Cover, and blend on High until well combined; transfer to a large bowl. Pour the cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, coconut-flavored rum, and vanilla extract into the blender; cover and blend on High until well combined. Pour into the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Whisk until incorporated. Pour the flan mixture into the caramel-coated baking dish.
- 4. Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the filled baking dish on the towel, and place roasting pan in the preheated oven. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
- 5. Transfer to a wire rack; cool. Refrigerate flan until ready to serve.
- 6. To serve, run a knife around the edges of the pan and invert flan onto a serving plate. Spoon any remaining caramel over the flan.
COCONUT FLAN OR QUESO DE COCO
This is an Ecuadorian recipe and it is called Queso de Coco which translates as Coconut Cheese but since I moved to USA, I just call it Coconut Flan. I came up with my own version of this Coconut Flan by adding sweetened condensed milk to the traditional recipe and ground spices instead of previously boiling the cinnamon sticks,...
Provided by Cris Davenport
Categories Puddings
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Pour the sugar in a small saucepan and melt it at low temperature until it dissolves and gets a nice brown color. Check it often or it gets burned. Add 1/2 cup water and let it cook at medium temperature until the liquid has a syrupy consistency. It will be very hot. Pour it into a medium-size baking dish and cover the bottom and sides of the pan.
- 2. Blend the milk with the coconut for 10 seconds or so. Pour this mixture in a bowl and add the beaten eggs. Mix well and add the remaining ingredients stirring well. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in a double boiler at 350F for 45 minutes to 1 hour. It will be ready when the top of the dessert looks golden brown and when a skewer inserted in the center of the flan, comes out clean. Let it cool down. Store in the fridge for at least 5 hours or overnight. To unmold: Microwave the flan in the baking dish for 2 minutes and turn over a platter. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!
FLAN DE COCO (COCONUT FLAN)
A delicious, tropical coconut flan -- authentically Caribbean!
Provided by Esther
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes Flan Recipes
Time 9h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place 1 cup of the sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook gently, without stirring, but shaking occasionally until the sugar has melted. Continue cooking until the sugar has completely melted, and turned golden brown. Pour into a large, glass baking dish. Spread the caramel evenly over the bottom of the dish, then set aside to cool for 15 minutes before proceeding.
- Once the caramel has hardened, pour the condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and coconut into a blender. Blend for 3 minutes until smooth. Pour into baking dish over the caramel.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes until set. When done, remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the dish to separate the flan from the sides. Refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 114.1 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 114.7 mg, Sugar 46.8 g
FLAN DE COCO ECUADOREANA
There are a couple of good coconut flan recipes here, but none that are as easy or as fool-proof as this one, which I learned in Ecuador. Not only is it easy, but it minimizes use of utensils and so forth so there is very little cleaning up--and your flan mold will be licked clean.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make sure that the pan in which you are making your flan can be used on the stovetop.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- Place the sugar and water in the flan pan (or a tube pan) and heat on medium heat until the mixtures carmelizes and turns a medium brown.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff.
- Place the condensed milk, egg yolks, coconut and milk into the blender and blend until well mixed.
- Slowly fold in the whites until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the flan pan (over the caramel) and place the flan pan in a water bath in the oven.
- Bake for one hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool on a rack.
- When room temperature, unmold carefully by inverting onto a serving plate.
- The caramel will cover the top and run down the sides.
Tips:
- Use fresh coconut milk and grated coconut: This will give your flan a richer flavor and a more authentic texture.
- Don't overcook the flan: The custard should be set but still slightly jiggly in the center. If you overcook it, it will become dry and rubbery.
- Let the flan cool completely before serving: This will help it to set properly and develop its full flavor.
- Serve the flan with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include fresh fruit, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.
Conclusion:
Coconut flan is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a popular dish in many Latin American countries, and it is also becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world. If you are looking for a new and exciting dessert to try, coconut flan is a great option. It is sure to please everyone at your table.
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