Description
Dive into the rich, velvety layers of Chocolate Delight Flan, a dessert that promises an indulgent escape into sweetness. This delightful creation combines creamy condensed milk, rich chocolate, and a silky caramel topping for a truly heavenly experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cupssugar
- 1can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1can whole milk (use the sweetened condensed milk can to measure)
- 1/2can heavy cream (use the sweetened condensed milk can to measure)
- 1/2can water (use the sweetened condensed milk can to measure)
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 5 ozsemisweet chocolate chunks
- 2 tbspunsweetened cocoa powder
- 4eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat yourovento 350°F (175°C). Start by preparing the caramel: Melt the sugar in a mediumsaucepanover medium heat until it turns golden. Carefully pour the caramel into a roundbaking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
- In a separatesaucepan, warm the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, heavy cream, and water. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chunks, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl until smooth. Graduallywhiskin the chocolate mixture until well combined. Strain this mixture over the caramel in thebaking dish.
- Place the dish in a larger baking pan. Pour hot water into the baking pan around the flan dish to a depth of about one inch. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the flan is just set.
- Allow to cool in the water bath, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. To serve, run aknifearound the edge of the flan and invert onto aplate.
Notes
Ensure the sugar does not burn when making caramel; adjust heat as necessary.For a smooth flan, strain the chocolate mixture to remove any lumps.Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh fruit if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Protein: 8