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A luscious Coconut Flan topped with golden caramel, served on a white plate.

The Best Coconut Flan Recipe

Discover the authentic Ecuadorian Coconut Flan recipe passed down through generations. This easy and delicious dessert is perfect for any occasion, combining rich coconut flavor with a smooth, creamy texture.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 11 minutes
Course Dessert Plate
Cuisine Ecuadorian
Servings 12 servings
Calories 333 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
Keyword Caramel Flan, coconut, Ecuadorian Flan