Coconut Flan
Created by ellie on December 28, 2015
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 60m
- Recipe #22285
Ingredients
- 7 egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Salt, pinch
- 2 1/2 cups half and half
- Vanilla bean (1/4 bean, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2: In a large bowl place egg yolks and mix in 3 tablespoons of the sugar and a pinch of salt; stir until mixed (a few minutes).
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Step 3: In a saucepan over low heat heat the half-and-half, vanilla (if using the extract), the remaining sugar and coconut. Bring mixture to a scald (DO NOT BOIL). If using the vanilla bean, scrape the inside of the bean into the mixture. When the half-and-half mixture reaches scald (190-200 degrees) remove from heat. Stir in the half-and-half mixture to the egg mixture.
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Step 4: Place 8 (6 ounce) ramekins into a baking pan and then pour the mixture into the ramkins. add water until the level reaches 2/3 the way up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 50-60 minutes.
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Step 5: When done, remove the ramekins from the pan and place on a counter top until cool and then refrigerate. Serve chilled.