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Chocolate Flan Recipe (Flan de Chocolate)

This Chocolate Flan is a creamy, rich dessert that combines chocolate with the classic flan texture for an unforgettable treat!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup boiling-hot milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Ramekins or flan dish
  • Large baking pan
  • Stovetop and saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, swirling the pan gently until the sugar dissolves and turns a golden amber color. Quickly pour into ramekins or flan dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder with boiling-hot milk. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, egg, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk until well blended.
  4. Gradually add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent scrambling. Pour the flan mixture over the caramel in the ramekins.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the ramekins in a large baking pan and fill it with hot water until halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool in the water bath for 30 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it, then invert onto a plate. The caramel should flow beautifully over the flan.

Notes

  • Cover leftover flan with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute almond milk for evaporated milk.
  • Experiment with different cocoa powders for varying levels of sweetness and richness.