
Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan) Recipe
Flan de Coco delivers delicious tropical coconut dessert with authentic Caribbean flavors that transport you to island paradise through exotic taste combinations and traditional preparation methods that honor regional heritage. This Caribbean recipe demonstrates how coconut can enhance traditional flan while the tropical designation provides escapist appeal. The delicious quality ensures satisfaction while the Caribbean flavors create authentic regional dessert experiences.

This flan de coco is a delicious, tropical coconut dessert with flavors of the Caribbean!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
6 large eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup fresh shredded coconut
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook gently without stirring, but shake occasionally until sugar is melted. Continue cooking until sugar turns golden brown, then pour into a large glass baking dish. Rotate and tilt the dish to spread caramel evenly over the bottom. Set aside for caramel to cool and harden, about 15 minutes.
Add condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, milk, coconut, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 3 minutes. Pour over hardened caramel in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set, about 45 minutes. Allow flan to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature. Run a knife around the edges of the dish to separate the flan from the sides. Refrigerate until completely chilled, 8 hours to overnight.
To serve, carefully invert flan onto a rimmed serving plate; let caramel sauce flow over flan.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
297 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
47g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 297 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
Cholesterol 114mg | 38% |
Sodium 115mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 47g | |
Protein 8g | 17% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
Calcium 201mg | 15% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 278mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.