Make Coffee Flan

A flan dessert that has a coffee twist to it, which coffee lovers should try. A variety of creams can be included in this recipe. Serves 6 to 8 people Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes

Caramel

 * 5.5 ounces (150 g) of sugar
 * 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of water

Flan

 * 14 ounces (400 ml) of sweetened condensed milk
 * 7 ounces (200 ml) of milk
 * 8 ounces (225 ml) of cream
 * 1 stick of cinnamon
 * 2 pods of cardamom
 * 2 tablespoons of instant coffee (dissolved in a tablespoon of water)
 * 5 eggs
 * 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

Steps

 * 1) [[Image:Coffee_flan1_170.PNG|thumb]]Pre-heat your oven to 315 degrees F, 160 degrees C, or on gas mark 2.5.
 * 2) [[Image:Coffee_flan2_303.PNG|thumb]]Heat a pan over medium heat and mix the water and sugar in the pan together. Stir constantly as the mixture turns brown. Remove the pan from the heat when it reaches a golden color.
 * 3) [[Image:Coffee_flan3_197.PNG|thumb]]Fill the aluminum cups with about a tablespoon of the caramel mixture.
 * 4) [[Image:Coffee_flan4_172.PNG|thumb]]Heat a pan under medium heat and add the cream and milk to the pan. Add the vanilla essence, coffee mixture, cinnamon stick, pods, and the condensed milk to the pan.
 * 5) [[Image:Coffee_flan5_477.PNG|thumb]]Wait until everything comes to a boil and then remove the pan from the heat. Leave it on the side so the flavors mix together.
 * 6) [[Image:Coffee_flan6_524.PNG|thumb]]Whisk the eggs in a bowl Add the coffee sauce mixture a little at a time and stir it well each time.
 * 7) [[Image:Coffee_flan7_318.PNG|thumb]]Sieve the mixture into another saucepan and stir the mixture with a whisk as the liquid drips into the pan.
 * 8) Line a roasting tray with a tea towel. The tea towel will stabilize the cups and make sure they still in place.
 * 9) [[Image:Coffee_flan8_843.PNG|thumb]]Pour the mixture into a tall jug or container and pour it into the metal cups. Leave about a centimeter at the top of each cup.
 * 10) [[Image:Coffee_flan9_67.PNG|thumb]]Add and cover about a third of the roasting tray with hot water.
 * 11) [[Image:Coffee_flan10_743.PNG|thumb]]Place the roasting tray in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully shake them afterward to see if they have set.
 * 12) [[Image:Coffee_flan11_972.PNG|thumb]]Remove them from the oven and remove the metal cups from the tray for cooling.
 * 13) [[Image:Coffee_flan12_982.PNG|thumb]]Throw out the water and discard the towel from the tray and place the cups back in. Place the tray in the refrigerator for a few hours.
 * 14) [[Image:Coffee_flan13_41.PNG|thumb]]Wait until the flans have thoroughly chilled. Take a knife and carefully go around the edges of each flan.
 * 15) [[Image:Coffee_flan14_119.PNG|thumb]]Remove the flans from the cups by turning them over on plates and lightly press down on them to ease out the flan.

Tips

 * It's recommended to eat the flans within 24 hours of making them. The caramel will liquefy if not consumed within 24 hours.
 * Sprinkle in some extra cinnamon or vanilla-any flavor of your choice.

Things You'll Need

 * 2 saucepans
 * Roasting tray (lined with tea towel)
 * Sieve
 * Wooden spoon
 * Aluminum cups
 * Bowl
 * Jug
 * Kettle of hot water
 * Whisk
 * Ingredients listed above

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Make Yorkshire Pudding
 * How to Make Chocolate Puffs
 * How to Make Mock Devonshire Cream
 * How to Make a Cinnamon Pretzel

Sources and Citations
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