Authentic Chocolate Flan with Cinnamon Swirl

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Silky chocolate flan with a caramel layer and a swirl of spiced cinnamon cream. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs eggs, whole milk, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk eggs, milk, cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in melted chocolate and cinnamon.
  2. Step 2: Pour into a flan mold. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 45 minutes until set.
  3. Step 3: While baking, cook sugar and water into caramel sauce. Cool slightly, then swirl into the flan before serving.

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