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Coconut Flan de Coco

This easy Flan de Coco is a smooth and creamy baked custard made with coconut milk, cream of coconut, and evaporated milk, topped with a golden caramel layer. A show-stopping yet simple Latin dessert that’s best served chilled!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 15 oz can cream of coconut
  • 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Melt sugar in saucepan until golden, pour into 9-inch round pan.
  2. Blend cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Strain and pour into caramel pan.
  4. Bake in water bath at 350°F for 50–60 minutes.
  5. Cool at room temp, then chill at least 4 hours.
  6. Invert onto plate, slice, and serve chilled.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/flan-de-coco/

Notes

  • Use a metal cake pan—not glass or ceramic—for even caramel setting.
  • If the caramel hardens before pouring the custard, don’t worry—it will melt again while baking.
  • Chill thoroughly for the cleanest slices and richest flavor.