Description
A silky chocolate flan dessert baked with a caramel base and a rich cocoa custard, creating a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth treat with deep chocolate and caramel flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz / 354 ml) evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Place the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until it melts and turns golden amber.
- Carefully pour the hot caramel into a flan mold or round baking dish and tilt to coat the bottom evenly.
- Allow the caramel to cool and harden.
- In a blender or bowl combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Blend or whisk until completely smooth.
- Strain the mixture to remove lumps for a silky texture.
- Pour the custard mixture into the mold over the hardened caramel.
- Place the mold inside a larger baking dish and fill the outer dish with hot water to create a water bath.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the flan to cool at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
- Run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving plate to release the flan.
Notes
- Straining the custard mixture helps achieve a smoother texture.
- A water bath prevents the flan from overcooking and forming bubbles.
- The caramel may harden after pouring but will melt again during baking.
- Chill the flan overnight for the best texture.
- Individual ramekins can be used for smaller servings with shorter baking time.
- Let the flan sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
