The Magic of Coffee in Desserts
Coffee isn’t just for your morning cup; it’s a fantastic ingredient for desserts too. It adds a deep, rich flavor that complements the sweetness perfectly. When mixed with eggs and condensed milk, it creates a flan that’s not just tasty but also has a velvety texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients and Steps to Make Coffee Caramel Flan
For the Coffee Caramel:
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1/2 cup of sugar (100g)
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1/4 cup of water (60ml)
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1 tsp of instant coffee
For the Flan:
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2 eggs
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1 egg yolk
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1 tbsp of instant coffee
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1 tbsp of warm water
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1 can of condensed milk (397g)
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Fill the same can with milk (290 ml)
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1/2 tbsp of liquid vanilla
Crafting the Coffee Caramel
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Prepare the Coffee Caramel: In a pan, mix sugar, water, and instant coffee. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes a smooth caramel. Be careful not to burn it.
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Coat the Mold: Pour the caramel into the bottom of your mold. Swirl it around to evenly coat the base. Let it cool and harden slightly.
Making the Flan Mixture
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Mix Coffee and Water: Dissolve 1 tbsp of instant coffee in 1 tbsp of warm water.
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Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the eggs, egg yolk, condensed milk, milk, liquid vanilla, and the coffee mixture. Blend until smooth.
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Pour Over Caramel: Carefully pour this mixture over the caramel in the mold.
Cooking the Flan
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Steam or Bain-Marie: You can cook the flan in a steamer or in a bain-marie (water bath) on the stove. If using a bain-marie, place the mold in a larger pan and fill the pan with boiling water halfway up the sides of the mold.
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Cook Until Set: Cook for about 45-50 minutes. The flan should be firm but still slightly jiggly.
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Cool and Unmold: Let the flan cool, then refrigerate it for a few hours. When ready to serve, run a knife around the edges and invert it onto a plate.