Coconut Custard Delight

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water 1/4 cup (60ml) water
• 4 large eggs 4 large eggs
• 1 can (400ml) coconut milk 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt Pinch of salt

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 280 kcal / 1172 KJ
• Fat: 14g (Saturated Fat: 10g)
• Carbohydrates: 35g (Sugars: 32g)
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. 2.
   In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and turns golden brown. Pour the caramel into a 9-inch (23cm) round baking dish, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
3. 3.
   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, whole milk, 1/2 cup of sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
4. 4.
   Pour the custard mixture over the caramel in the baking dish.
5. 5.
   Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan and fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
6. 6.
   Carefully transfer the roasting pan to the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
7. 7.
   Remove the baking dish from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. 8.
   To serve, run a knife around the edges of the dish to loosen the flan. Invert a serving plate over the dish and carefully flip it over to release the flan. The caramel sauce will flow over the custard, creating a beautiful presentation.
9. 9.
   Slice and serve the Coconut Custard Delight chilled, garnished with toasted coconut flakes if desired.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Coconut milk — Shake the can of coconut milk well before opening to ensure the creamy part is well mixed with the liquid. This will help achieve a consistent coconut flavor throughout the custard.

Tips & Tricks

• To prevent the caramel from hardening too quickly, you can place the baking dish in a larger pan filled with cold water immediately after removing it from the oven.
• For a more pronounced coconut flavor, you can sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top of the flan before serving.
• If you prefer a smoother texture, strain the custard mixture before pouring it into the baking dish to remove any lumps.

Serving advice

Serve the Coconut Custard Delight chilled for the best experience. The contrast between the cool custard and the warm caramel sauce will delight your taste buds.

Presentation advice

When serving the flan, ensure that the caramel sauce flows over the custard, creating an enticing visual appeal. Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes for an extra touch of elegance.