CHOCOLATE FLAN W/DULCE DE LECHE

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Can you just taste the smooth richness of the flan and the decadent and delightfully milky sweetness of the Dulce De Leche? YUMMO!!! It's not my photo, but it's beautiful!

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 18

CARAMEL FOR THE FLAN:
1 c sugar
3/4 c water
CHOCOLATE FLAN:
5 1.5 oz. each bars of godiva dark chocolate,
coarsely chopped
2 1/2 c milk
5 eggs, room temperature
2/3 c sugar
1 Tbsp godiva chocolate liqueur
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp instant espresso powder, dissolved in
2 teasponns of hot water
DULCE DE LECHE:
2 c milk
1/2 c sugar
1/8 tsp baking soda
1 c heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. MAKE THE CARAMEL:
  • 2. Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees.
  • 3. Arrange 6 ramekins in a roasting pan or a large baking dish.
  • 4. In a small saucepan, mix sugar and 1/2 cup water. Cook over medium high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Stop stirring and increase heat to high and cook until mixture caramelizes and turns to a light amber color.
  • 5. Remove pan from heat, gradually and very carefully add remaining water. Stir to blend.
  • 6. Carefully pour hot caramel evenly into all of the ramekins. Set aside.
  • 7. MAKE CHOCOLATE FLAN:
  • 8. Place chocolate in a large bowl and set aside.
  • 9. Heat the milk in a large saucepan until small bubbles begin to form around the edge but not boiling.
  • 10. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate, let stand for 1 minute then whisk until melted and smooth.
  • 11. In another large bowl whisk together eggs and sugar until blended, gradually whisk in the chocolate mixture, liqueur, vanilla extract and espresso mixture.
  • 12. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl and divide evenly into the 6 ramekins.
  • 13. Pour hot water into the roasting pan so that it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  • 14. Bake the flan in a water bath for 35 minutes or until the center is just set.
  • 15. Transfer the ramekins to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • 16. Chill until ready to serve.
  • 17. MAKE DULCE DE LECHE CREAM:
  • 18. In a medium saucepan, heat milk to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add sugar and baking soda.
  • 19. Simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon until milk becomes thick and resembles a light caramel sauce.
  • 20. Gently fold milk mixture into the whipped cream. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • 21. TO SET UP:
  • 22. Run a paring knife around the inner edge of the flan to loosen. Dip the bottom of the ramekin in very hot water for about 15 seconds.
  • 23. Invert onto a dessert plate, letting the caramel drip over the top of the flan. Serve each flan with a dollop of Dulce De Leche cream on top.

Darwaish Log
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This flan was amazing! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion. The chocolate and dulce de leche flavors were so rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohd Imran
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This flan was easy to make and turned out great! The chocolate and dulce de leche flavors were delicious. I served it with whipped cream and berries, and it was a hit with my guests.


Irosh Akila Fonseka
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This flan was delicious! The chocolate and dulce de leche flavors were perfect together. The texture was also perfect - not too dense and not too light. I will definitely be making this again.


sarahlouise wickens
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This flan was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. The chocolate and dulce de leche flavors were well-balanced. I would make this again, but I would try a different recipe.


Haseeb Khan Lashari
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This was my first time making flan and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the flan was cooked perfectly. The chocolate and dulce de leche flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Melika Parsafar
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This flan was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The texture was smooth and creamy, and the chocolate and dulce de leche flavors were well-balanced. I would make this again, but I would use less sugar.


Sunil Adhikari
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I made this flan for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chocolate and dulce de leche flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.


Zahra
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This flan was so good! It was the perfect combination of chocolate and caramel. The texture was also perfect - not too dense and not too light. I will definitely be making this again.


Michelle Garwood
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This chocolate flan was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The creamy texture of the flan paired perfectly with the rich chocolate flavor. The dulce de leche added a delightful sweetness. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for


Nidhant Yadav
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This flan was amazing! The texture was perfect and the flavor was rich and decadent. The dulce de leche was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Gadielucho 12
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This was a great recipe! The flan was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The dulce de leche was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Goku Sun
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This flan was delicious! The chocolate and dulce de leche flavors were perfect together. The texture was smooth and creamy. I would definitely make this again.


Toaster Head
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The dulce de leche is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this flan for parties, potlucks, and even just for a weeknight dessert. It's always a hit.


Prince_Antor Gaming
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This recipe is a keeper! The flan was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The dulce de leche was a delicious addition. I can't wait to make this again for my friends and family.


Davarious Wright
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This was the best chocolate flan I've ever had! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavor was out of this world. The dulce de leche was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ward Alkhatib
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This chocolate flan was a hit at my dinner party! It was rich and decadent, with a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. The dulce de leche added a lovely caramel flavor that complemented the chocolate perfectly. I will definitely be making th