Chontaduro Flan

A creamy dessert, bursting with tropical flavor and a hint of citrus. Perfect for rounding off a special meal or surprising with a unique flavor.

🍽️ Ingredients (4 servings)

• 50 g of chontaduro flour

• 3 eggs

• 400 ml of milk

• 400 g of sugar

• 1 tablespoon of water

• Juice of 1 lemon

🍯 Preparing the caramel

1. In a small saucepan, simmer:

   • 1 tablespoon of water

   • 4 tablespoons of sugar

   • The juice of 1 lemon

2. Cook, stirring constantly, until the caramel thickens and turns golden.

3. Pour the hot caramel into the mold where the flan will be made, covering the entire base.

🍮 Preparing the flan

1. In a bowl, mix 200 g of chontaduro flour with the cold milk.

2. Add the eggs and beat until the mixture is well incorporated.

3. Strain the mixture to obtain a finer texture.

4. Pour it into the caramelized mold.

🔥 Cooking

1. In a large pot, add hot water until it covers ⅓ of its height.

2. Place the mold with the mixture inside the pot, making sure that the water does not enter the flan (bain-marie).

3. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 1 hour.

❄️ Rest and decoration

• Allow to cool to room temperature.

• Refrigerate for at least 12 hours .

• Decorate with pieces of chontaduro and a little more caramel on top before serving.

⏱️ Total time

• Preparation: 30 minutes

• Cooking: 1 hour

• Cooling: 12 hours