FLAN DE CAFÉ
A traditional Spanish dessert with a twist. This dense, yet not overly sweet flan, combines the robust flavors of coffee, sweetened condensed milk, and a splash of Kahlua, topped off with a smooth caramel layer. Pairs wonderfully with whipped cream and tropical fruits.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 14 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 5 large eggs
- 12 fl oz Evaporated Milk
- 1 to 2 tbsp Instant Coffee Granules
- 20 ml Kahlua optional
- 1 tsp pure vanilla essence
- Whipped cream and fresh fruit to serve
Instructions
For the caramel:
- Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
- Place the sugar into a medium sized heavy-based saucepan or skillet (fry pan) over medium heat. As the sugar begins to melt, use a heatproof rubber spatula or a metal spoon to drag it towards the centre of the pan. Continue to do this until all the sugar has melted and begun to colour. Keep cooking, swirling the pan to prevent burning, until the sugar turns a golden reddish-brown and just begins to smoke (about 3-4 minutes).
- Quickly pour onto bottom of 9-inch deep pie dish; swirl around bottom and side to coat. Put aside for the caramel to set.
For the flan:
- Place the sweetened condensed milk, eggs, evaporated milk, coffee granules, Kahlua (if using) and vanilla essence in blender. Cover and blend until smooth.
- Pour into prepared dish; cover with foil. Place dish in large roasting pan; fill roasting pan with water to about 1-inch depth.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until there is a slight jiggle in the middle of the flan (don’t wait until it is set firm, or the result will be rubbery). Remove flan from water and cool on wire rack. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, run a small spatula around edge of pan. Invert serving plate over dish. Turn over; shake gently to release. NB: You will find that some of the caramel will remain hardened in the bottom of your dish – you can simply microwave it on high for 10-20 seconds to melt it and pour it back over top of the flan. Serve topped with whipped cream and fruit.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 195mgSugar: 59gVitamin A: 379IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 256mgIron: 1mg
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