Brazilian Flan Recipe

This Brazilian flan recipe delivers an impressive dessert that's surprisingly easy and inexpensive to make! Indulge in its creamy, dreamy texture with a hint of caramel sweetness. Customize it to your taste – leave out the coconut and parmesan for a classic version, or add a teaspoon of lemon zest for a bright citrus twist. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this show-stopping dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 234.8 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 2.3 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Brazilian Flan

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How to Make Brazilian Flan

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make the caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Cook, without stirring, until the sugar dissolves and turns into a deep amber color. Carefully pour the caramel into a 9-inch round baking dish, swirling to coat the bottom and sides.
  3. In a blender, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, optional coconut, optional Parmesan cheese, and optional lemon zest. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Carefully pour the flan mixture over the caramel in the baking dish.
  5. Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish (this creates a water bath).
  6. Bake for 90 minutes, or until the flan is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the flan to set completely.
  9. To serve, run a thin knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it. Invert the flan onto a serving plate. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

142g

Fat

20g

Carbs

12g