Flan de Coco con Caramelo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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A silky coconut-infused flan with a golden caramel base, offering a sweet, creamy finish that captures Puerto Rico's tropical spirit. This Puerto Rican-inspired recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, layers granulated sugar, water, eggs into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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: 20 min Cook: 65 min Serves 8 Puerto Rican cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
4 large eggs
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup (for topping) shredded coconut

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat without stirring until sugar dissolves, then continue until syrup turns deep amber (about 5 minutes); immediately pour into a 9-inch baking dish and swirl to coat the bottom evenly.
Step 2: In a blender, combine eggs, condensed milk, coconut milk, and vanilla. Blend on low speed for 1 minute until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
Step 3: Pour mixture over caramel in the baking dish. Place dish in a larger pan filled with 1 inch of hot water. Bake for 55-60 minutes until set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean with no liquid.