chocolate flan w/dulce de leche

How To Make chocolate flan w/dulce de leche

• Step 1
  MAKE THE CARAMEL:
• Step 2
  Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees.
• Step 3
  Arrange 6 ramekins in a roasting pan or a large baking dish.
• Step 4
  In a small saucepan, mix sugar and 1/2 cup water. Cook over medium high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Stop stirring and increase heat to high and cook until mixture caramelizes and turns to a light amber color.
• Step 5
  Remove pan from heat, gradually and very carefully add remaining water. Stir to blend.
• Step 6
  Carefully pour hot caramel evenly into all of the ramekins. Set aside.
• Step 7
  MAKE CHOCOLATE FLAN:
• Step 8
  Place chocolate in a large bowl and set aside.
• Step 9
  Heat the milk in a large saucepan until small bubbles begin to form around the edge but not boiling.
• Step 10
  Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate, let stand for 1 minute then whisk until melted and smooth.
• Step 11
  In another large bowl whisk together eggs and sugar until blended, gradually whisk in the chocolate mixture, liqueur, vanilla extract and espresso mixture.
• Step 12
  Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl and divide evenly into the 6 ramekins.
• Step 13
  Pour hot water into the roasting pan so that it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
• Step 14
  Bake the flan in a water bath for 35 minutes or until the center is just set.
• Step 15
  Transfer the ramekins to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Step 16
  Chill until ready to serve.
• Step 17
  MAKE DULCE DE LECHE CREAM:
• Step 18
  In a medium saucepan, heat milk to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add sugar and baking soda.
• Step 19
  Simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon until milk becomes thick and resembles a light caramel sauce.
• Step 20
  Gently fold milk mixture into the whipped cream. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Step 21
  TO SET UP:
• Step 22
  Run a paring knife around the inner edge of the flan to loosen. Dip the bottom of the ramekin in very hot water for about 15 seconds.
• Step 23
  Invert onto a dessert plate, letting the caramel drip over the top of the flan. Serve each flan with a dollop of Dulce De Leche cream on top.
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