Easy Chocolate Flan
A rich and silky chocolate flan layered with golden caramel, this easy dessert blends creamy custard and deep chocolate flavor for an indulgent yet approachable treat. The smooth texture and glossy caramel topping make it a stunning finale to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked in Water Bath
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups sugar (for caramelizing)
1 can (14 oz / 397g) sweetened condensed milk
1 can whole milk (use same can as condensed milk)
1 can heavy cream and water (half cream, half water, using the same can)
3.5 oz semisweet chocolate, cut into chunks
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
4 eggs, at room temperature
Whipped cream and chocolate shavings, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a heavy saucepan or flan pan, melt the sugar over medium heat until it turns golden. Quickly swirl to coat the bottom evenly, then set aside to harden.
- In a small saucepan, melt the semisweet chocolate with cocoa powder over low heat, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, cream-water mixture, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the custard until fully combined.
- Pour the chocolate custard over the caramel in the prepared pan.
- Place the pan in a larger baking dish and pour hot water into the outer dish halfway up the sides to create a water bath.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, run a knife around the edge, invert the flan onto a serving plate, and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
Add espresso or a shot of Kahlúa for extra depth of flavor.
Use milk chocolate for a sweeter, milder version.
Swirl in dulce de leche before baking for extra indulgence.
Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of flan)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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