Cardamom flavored Coconut Milk Flan
Ingredients:
8 oz coconut milk
8 oz evaporated milk
4 oz whole milk
3 cardamom pods
¼ cup sugar for caramel
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup sugar for the custard
3 whole eggs whisked thoroughly
2 teaspoons of vanilla
Large bowl to mold the flan
Directions:
Heat the different milks together with the cardamom pods and ¼ cup of sugar until the milk is completely infused with the sugar and cardamom.
At this point you can remove the cardamon pods. Continue to steam milk after adding 2 tsp of vanilla and then turn off the heat.
At this point start tempering the whisked eggs with the steamed milk. Take care in this process as you may end up with scrambled eggs.
Make caramel with the ¼ cup of sugar, honey, and about ¼ cup of water.
When the caramel is ready, coat the bottom of the bowl for the flan with the caramel.
After the caramel is set pour the tempered mixture of milk and eggs into this bowl.
The oven should be preheated to 365º F.
Also, boil water and pour into a larger bowl
Place the bowl with the custard mixture into the bowl with hot water.
Cover with foil and place into the oven for 45-60 minutes.
Check at 30 min if the custard has set and continue to cook until set
After the custard has cooled to room temperature place in refrigerator for 4 hours.
Un-mold onto a platter after loosening the custard with a knife from the edges of the bowl.
This dish is extremely flavorful and creamy. The fragrant aroma of the cardamom elevates the coconut and vanilla aftertones. This is a family favorite and something everyone can enjoy as a treat without guilt. As always, I wish that you keep your health in center focus and live long and strong!
