CHOCOLATE COCONUT FLAN

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Chocolate and coconut with a hint of cinnamon- the flavors of this Southwestern dessert are wonderful. Serve after your fajita or enchilada dinner for a muy bueno ending to your meal!Refrigeration time is not included in prep time. From a February 1984 issue of Bon Appetit featuring Simply Perfect Parties that showcase the flavors of the Southwest.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons water
4 cups milk
8 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon (if using semisweet chocolate)
1 pinch salt
1 3/4 cups fresh coconut, grated
3 ounces mexican chocolate or 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, ground to fine powder in the processor

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Set 2 6 cup Savarin (or ring) molds in large baking pan.
  • Pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up sides. Set in oven.
  • Cook sugar and water in heavy small saucepan until sugar dissolves, swirling pan occasionally.
  • Increase heat and boil until syrup caramelizes.
  • Pour half of syrup into each mold, tilting to coat sides.
  • Quickly return molds to water bath.
  • Gently blend milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon (if necessary) and salt in large bowl.
  • Stir in coconut and chocolate powder.
  • Divide mixture between molds; mixture should come to within 1/4 inch of top.
  • Bake until custard is set and tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 50 minutes (reduce oven temperature if water starts to boil or custard may curdle).
  • Remove from water bath and cool.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, invert onto platters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.9, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 228.6, Sodium 153.3, Carbohydrate 79.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 71.4, Protein 11.3

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