coconut flan
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Everyone loves Flan! We don't make it often, but when we do...it's gone! Usually holidays is when Flan is made the most...especially Christmas. The 1 hour Prep time is just an estimate. It may take you less time.
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prep time
1 Hr
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- CARAMEL TOPPING
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- CUSTARD
- 2 cups milk
- 4 - eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup shredded or flaked coconut
How To Make coconut flan
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Step 1For caramel topping, heat sugar and water in a small skillet, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and turns golden brown.
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Step 2Pour syrup into a 1-quart baking dish or 6 custard cups, tipping to coat bottom and partway up sides. Set dish (or cups) aside.
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Step 3For custard, scald milk. Beat eggs; beat in sugar,salt, and vanilla extract. Gradually beat scalded milk into egg mixture. Strain into prepared baking dish or custard cups. Sprinkle top with coconut.
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Step 4Place baking dish in pan containing hot water which comes at least 1 inch up sides of dish or cups.
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Step 5Bake at 325F degrees about 45 minutes for individual custard cups, or 1 hour for baking dish.
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