Best 7 Coconut Flan Or Queso De Coco Recipes

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Coconut flan, or queso de coco, is a popular and delectable dessert enjoyed in many parts of the world. With its creamy, rich texture and a burst of coconut flavor, this tropical treat is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a special occasion dessert or simply want to satisfy your sweet tooth, discovering the best recipe for coconut flan is key. This article will guide you through finding the most suitable coconut flan recipe that matches your taste preferences and skill level, allowing you to create a delightful dessert that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT FLAN



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My grandmother used to make this recipe in Ecuador, it's been in the family for many years. I'm the only one who continues to make this recipe in my family. It's the easiest dessert that you can make. I love it and I hope you will too.

Provided by Viveca DelGiorno

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes     Flan Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the sugar in a nonstick skillet, and slowly melt over low heat without stirring. Shake the pan by it's handle to mix, but do not stir with a spoon. When the sugar has melted, pour into a 3 quart glass baking dish, coating the bottom.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour in the condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, whole milk, and vanilla; mix until well blended, about 2 minutes. Pour the egg mixture over the sugar in the pan. Place the pan inside of a larger dish and set in the oven. Fill the outer pan with water to 1 inch deep.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the flan from the water bath, and refrigerate until cold, 4 hours to overnight.
  • To serve, run a knife around the edges of the dish to loosen the flan, then invert onto a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 127 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

COCONUT FLAN



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A popular and simple Latin American dessert, this coconut flan recipe is both decadent and delicious.

Provided by Vanessa

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
1/2 cup evaporated milk
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup shredded coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted and golden brown; Pour into 8-inch pan. Working quickly, swirl melted sugar around the bottom and sides of the round pan to coat.
  • Combine coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla in a blender. Pour the mixture into the pan.
  • Prepare a water bath by placing the round cake pan in a 13×9 baking pan. Fill the outer dish with hot water to 1/2 inch depth.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until a table knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes. Then, place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • To unmold, place the bottom of the pan on warm water for about 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan. Invert a serving plate over the round pan, hold tightly and quickly turn over. Gently, shake the mold to release.
  • Top with coconut flakes for garnish. Refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 134 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 44 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COCONUT CHEESE FLAN (FLAN DE COCO Y QUESO)



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Flan I made for Christmas Eve 2009 and came out delicious... so I had to write it down.

Provided by Milly Suazo-Martinez

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white sugar
8 large eggs
12 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1 (10 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez®)
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon coconut-flavored rum (such as Bacardi® Coconut™)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook and stir sugar with a wooden spoon until melted and golden, about 10 minutes. Caramel is very hot. Very carefully pour the caramel into a 9-inch round, 3-inch deep baking dish. Swirl dish to cover bottom and sides. The caramel will harden as it cools.
  • Combine the eggs, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk in a blender. Cover, and blend on High until well combined; transfer to a large bowl. Pour the cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, coconut-flavored rum, and vanilla extract into the blender; cover and blend on High until well combined. Pour into the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Whisk until incorporated. Pour the flan mixture into the caramel-coated baking dish.
  • Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the filled baking dish on the towel, and place roasting pan in the preheated oven. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer to a wire rack; cool. Refrigerate flan until ready to serve.
  • To serve, run a knife around the edges of the pan and flip the flan out onto a serving platter. Spoon any caramel remaining in the baking dish over the flan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 128.5 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 160.3 mg, Sugar 40.4 g

COCONUT CHEESE FLAN (FLAN DE COCO Y QUESO)



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Yummy flan filled w/ coco-nutty goodness

Provided by Nickole Smith-Palacios @DarlingNicky

Categories     Puddings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup(s) sugar
8 large eggs
12 ounce(s) cream cheese (room temperature)
10 ounce(s) sweetened condensed milk
15 ounce(s) coco lopez (cream of coconut)
15 ounce(s) coconut milk
12 ounce(s) evaporated milk
1 tablespoon(s) coconut-flavored rum (malibu or bacardi® coconut™)
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Add the sugar to the metal pan and melt over the stove at low-medium heat moving it with a wooden spoon until golden color. Turn the heat off a little before the desired color as it will continue to darken and it will burn if you are not careful. Very carefully and using oven mitts, swirl pan around while sugar is still soft to cover bottom and sides. It will get thicker as it cools and eventually harden as a lollipop. Set pan aside to cool.
  • Combine the eggs, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk in a blender. Cover, and blend on High until well combined; transfer to a large bowl. Pour the cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, coconut-flavored rum, and vanilla extract into the blender; cover and blend on High until well combined. Pour into the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Whisk until incorporated. Pour the flan mixture into the caramel-coated baking dish.
  • Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the filled baking dish on the towel, and place roasting pan in the preheated oven. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer to a wire rack; cool. Refrigerate flan until ready to serve.
  • To serve, run a knife around the edges of the pan and invert flan onto a serving plate. Spoon any remaining caramel over the flan.

FLAN DE COCO (COCONUT FLAN)



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A delicious, tropical coconut flan -- authentically Caribbean!

Provided by Esther

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes     Flan Recipes

Time 9h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup milk
6 eggs
½ cup fresh shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place 1 cup of the sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook gently, without stirring, but shaking occasionally until the sugar has melted. Continue cooking until the sugar has completely melted, and turned golden brown. Pour into a large, glass baking dish. Spread the caramel evenly over the bottom of the dish, then set aside to cool for 15 minutes before proceeding.
  • Once the caramel has hardened, pour the condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and coconut into a blender. Blend for 3 minutes until smooth. Pour into baking dish over the caramel.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes until set. When done, remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the dish to separate the flan from the sides. Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 114.1 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 114.7 mg, Sugar 46.8 g

COCONUT CHEESE FLAN (FLAN DE COCO Y QUESO)



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Flan I made for Christmas Eve 2009 and came out delicious... so I had to write it down.

Provided by Milly Suazo-Martinez

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white sugar
8 large eggs
12 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1 (10 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez®)
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon coconut-flavored rum (such as Bacardi® Coconut™)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook and stir sugar with a wooden spoon until melted and golden, about 10 minutes. Caramel is very hot. Very carefully pour the caramel into a 9-inch round, 3-inch deep baking dish. Swirl dish to cover bottom and sides. The caramel will harden as it cools.
  • Combine the eggs, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk in a blender. Cover, and blend on High until well combined; transfer to a large bowl. Pour the cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, coconut-flavored rum, and vanilla extract into the blender; cover and blend on High until well combined. Pour into the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Whisk until incorporated. Pour the flan mixture into the caramel-coated baking dish.
  • Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the filled baking dish on the towel, and place roasting pan in the preheated oven. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer to a wire rack; cool. Refrigerate flan until ready to serve.
  • To serve, run a knife around the edges of the pan and flip the flan out onto a serving platter. Spoon any caramel remaining in the baking dish over the flan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 128.5 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 160.3 mg, Sugar 40.4 g

FLAN DE COCO ECUADOREANA



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There are a couple of good coconut flan recipes here, but none that are as easy or as fool-proof as this one, which I learned in Ecuador. Not only is it easy, but it minimizes use of utensils and so forth so there is very little cleaning up--and your flan mold will be licked clean.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 eggs, separated
1 cup unsweetened coconut, grated (if using dried, make sure it is unsweetened)
1/2 cup milk
1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Make sure that the pan in which you are making your flan can be used on the stovetop.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • Place the sugar and water in the flan pan (or a tube pan) and heat on medium heat until the mixtures carmelizes and turns a medium brown.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff.
  • Place the condensed milk, egg yolks, coconut and milk into the blender and blend until well mixed.
  • Slowly fold in the whites until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the flan pan (over the caramel) and place the flan pan in a water bath in the oven.
  • Bake for one hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and cool on a rack.
  • When room temperature, unmold carefully by inverting onto a serving plate.
  • The caramel will cover the top and run down the sides.

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut milk for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have coconut milk, you can substitute evaporated milk or whole milk.
  • Sweeten the flan to your liking. You can adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe depending on how sweet you want the flan to be.
  • For a smoother flan, strain the mixture before baking.
  • Bake the flan in a water bath to prevent it from curdling.
  • Chill the flan for at least 4 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Coconut flan is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture and rich coconut flavor, this flan is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give coconut flan a try. You won't be disappointed!

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