Coconut Flan

Here are the ingredients you'll need for this recipe

• 6 eggs
• 200ml unsweetened soy milk
• 1 can (500ml) light coconut milk (we'll use just the thick creamy part)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon date syrup
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened pure cocoa powder

Equipment

• Food processor (like a Thermomix or similar)

Method

1. 1Add all the ingredients to the blender bowl except for the cocoa powder and blend on speed 5 for 2 min.
2. 2Dust your flan mold with the cocoa powder.
3. 3Pour the mixture into the prepared mold.
4. 4Fill the blender bowl with 1l of water (no need to clean it out first).
5. 5Place the steamer attachment on top and set the mold inside, covered tightly with aluminum foil. Cover with the lid and set for 30min at 110 temperature and heat power 10.
6. 6Once done, check that the flan is set and let it cool completely before placing it in the fridge overnight.
7. 7And that's it! Our coconut flan is ready.

Oven Method

1. 1Blend all the ingredients with a blender or hand mixer except the cocoa powder.
2. 2Dust your flan mold with the cocoa powder.
3. 3Pour the mixture into the prepared mold.
4. 4Fill a deep baking dish or roasting pan with warm water for a water bath.
5. 5Place the mold inside, covered tightly with aluminum foil.
6. 6Bake at 200ºC for 45min-60min.
7. 7Once done, check that the flan has set and let it cool completely before chilling in the fridge overnight.
8. 8And that's it! Our coconut flan is ready.

Notes

1. 1You can swap the date syrup for your favorite sweetener if you prefer a lighter version.