Coconut Flan with Caramel

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== Ingredients ==
=== Caramel ===
* ¼ cup sugar
* ¼ cup hot water
=== Custard ===
* 1 cup fresh or canned coconut milk
* 1 cup milk
* ¼ cup sugar
* 4 eggs
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 325°F.
=== Caramel ===
# Cook the sugar in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, without the water, swirling the pan constantly, until brown.
# Stir the hot water into the caramel, being careful to guard against splattering (the mixture will bubble vigorously).
# Boil the mixture, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved, about 2 minutes.
# Pour the caramel syrup into a 1-quart souffle dish or five 4-ounce ramekins.
# Tilt the molds to coat all of the surfaces with caramel.
=== Custard ===
# Combine the coconut milk, milk and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat.
# Scald until the sugar dissolves completely.
# Remove from heat.
# In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and vanilla.
# Gradually whisk the hot coconut milk mixture into the eggs, blending thoroughly.
# Strain the custard through a fine sieve into a bowl.
# Carefully pour into the caramel-lined souffle dish or ramekins.
# Line a large roasting pan with 2 layers of paper towels (see note).
# Put the soufflé dish or ramekins in the roasting pan and add hot water to reach halfway up the side of the dish.
# Bake in the center of the oven for 50 minutes (30 minutes if using ramekins), or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
# Be careful not to let the water boil; do not disturb the custard while baking.
# This is the only "secret" to producing a smooth and velvety custard.
# Remove the souffle dish or ramekins immediately from the hot water.
# Allow to cool in a cold-water bath.
# Chill thoroughly.
# To serve, run a knife around the edge of the custard and turn out onto dessert plates.
# Serve with shaved ice or whipped cream, if desired.
Category:Bhutani Desserts
Category:Coconut milk Recipes
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