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Coconut Flan

Coconut Flan
Coconut Flan is an European recipe that serves 8. One serving contains 534 calories, 8g of protein, and 32g of fat. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works best as a dessert, and is done in around 4 hours and 10 minutes. A mixture of coconut, water, coconut, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. Users who liked this recipe also liked Leche Flan (Caramel Flan), My Simple Custard Flan ( Filipino Leche Flan), and Baked Custard(Flan).

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
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In a heavy saucepan over high heat combine the sugar with 1/4 cup of water. Stir just to combine. Simmer until the mixture has reached a deep amber color.
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Pour immediately into a 9-inch cake pan, swirling to completely coat bottom. Set aside to cool and harden.
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In a blender combine all the remaining ingredients except the lime zest and flaked coconut. Blend well.
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Add the lime zest and pulse a few times just to combine.
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Pour into the cake pan with the caramel.
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Bake in a water bath until set (the center will still be slightly wobbly), about 1 hour.
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Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the courter. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Put the flaked coconut in a large dry skillet over medium-low heat.
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Let toast until the flakes become light brown, making sure to stir often.
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Remove from heat and let cool before garnishing the flan.
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Run a knife around the edge of the flan. Invert it onto a large plate with room for the sauce to pool.
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Cut into slices, garnish each slice with a bit of the toasted coconut and serve.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In4 hrs, 10 m.
Servings8
Health Score4
Gluten FreeVegetarian
CuisinesSpanishEuropean
DietsGluten FreeLacto Ovo Vegetarian
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