Papa Cruz's Flan de Coco (Puerto Rican coconut flan recipe) Fab Everyday from fabeveryday.com
Introduction
Flan is a popular dessert in Puerto Rico, and it is enjoyed by many families. It is a delicious and creamy dessert that is easy to make, and it is perfect for any occasion. If you are looking for a dessert that is both sweet and satisfying, then look no further than this Puerto Rican flan recipe.
Ingredients
To make this Puerto Rican flan recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugar
The sugar is used to make the caramel that goes on top of the flan. You will need to melt the sugar in a saucepan until it turns into a caramel.
Sweetened Condensed Milk
The sweetened condensed milk is used to make the flan creamy and sweet. It is a staple in many Puerto Rican desserts.
Evaporated Milk
The evaporated milk is used to give the flan a smooth and creamy texture.
Eggs
The eggs are used to bind the ingredients together and give the flan structure.
Vanilla Extract
The vanilla extract is used to give the flan a delicious flavor.
Instructions
Here are the instructions for making this delicious Puerto Rican flan recipe:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
In a saucepan, melt the sugar until it turns into a caramel. Be careful not to burn it.
Pour the caramel into a 9-inch cake pan and swirl it around until it covers the bottom of the pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Pour the mixture into the cake pan with the caramel.
Place the cake pan into a larger baking dish and fill it with water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cake pan.
Bake the flan for 50-60 minutes, or until it is set.
Remove the cake pan from the larger baking dish and let it cool to room temperature.
Chill the flan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the cake pan to loosen the flan. Place a plate on top of the cake pan and invert the flan onto the plate.
Enjoy your delicious Puerto Rican flan!
Nutrition
Here is the nutrition information for one serving of this Puerto Rican flan recipe:
Calories: 320
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 120mg
Sodium: 120mg
Total Carbohydrates: 50g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 50g
Protein: 9g
Calories
Each serving of this Puerto Rican flan recipe contains 320 calories.
Total Fat
Each serving of this Puerto Rican flan recipe contains 10g of total fat.
Saturated Fat
Each serving of this Puerto Rican flan recipe contains 5g of saturated fat.
Cholesterol
Each serving of this Puerto Rican flan recipe contains 120mg of cholesterol.
Sodium
Each serving of this Puerto Rican flan recipe contains 120mg of sodium.
Total Carbohydrates
Each serving of this Puerto Rican flan recipe contains 50g of total carbohydrates.
Dietary Fiber
Each serving of this Puerto Rican flan recipe contains 0g of dietary fiber.
Sugars
Each serving of this Puerto Rican flan recipe contains 50g of sugar.
Protein
Each serving of this Puerto Rican flan recipe contains 9g of protein.
