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This creamy, dreamy vegan coconut flan is the perfect dessert for the holidays! Serve it with a drizzle of sweet caramel sauce for extra deliciousness. Traditional flan is made from eggs and gelatin but in this recipe, it is made from coconut milk, tofu, and agar agar powder. Making the flan might seem like a science, but it's a simple process that can be mastered by anyone. This vegan coconut flan tastes amazing and will have you feeling like a master chef!

Coconut Flan With Caramel Sauce [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Calories

246

Serves

8

Ingredients

For the Flan:

  • 1 15-ounce can full-fat coconut milk (including cream)
  • 2 cup almond milk
  • 1 scant tablespoon agar agar powder (see notes)
  • 1 12-ounce block silken tofu
  • 3 tablespoons raw sugar, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

For the Caramel:

  • 1 cup raw sugar

Preparation

  1. First, make the caramel. Pour a cup of raw sugar into a medium saucepan turn on a medium-low flame. This will take about 10 minutes of continuous stirring and a careful eye to prevent burning. When it's done, all the sugar will have transformed into a beautiful brown syrup.
  2. At that point pour a tablespoon or two into the bottom of each ramekin and set aside. It will set fast, so work quickly at this stage.
  3. The custard is an equally straightforward process. Simply combine the coconut and almond milk in a large saucepan and sprinkle in the agar agar powder. Dissolve the agar into the milk and bring to a boil. At that point reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, making sure all the powder is dissolved.
  4. Add the milk and agar agar to your blender along with the remaining ingredients. Blend at high speed until very smooth. Pour equal portions into each ramekin. Then, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  5. To serve you'll need a roasting pan of hot water, only an inch deep. Place each ramekin into the water for about a minute to release the caramel. Invert each dish onto a dessert plate and wait for the pop.

Notes

- One thing to note is that agar agar powder is quite different from, and much more potent than, agar agar flakes. Be sure of what you have. - Powder should be used at a ratio of 1/3:1 of flakes.

Nutritional Information

Total Calories: 1966 | Total Carbs: 256 g | Total Fat: 84 g | Total Protein: 26 g | Total Sodium: 1857 g | Total Sugar: 238 g Per Serving: Calories: 246 | Carbs: 32 g | Fat: 11 g | Protein: 3 g | Sodium: 232 mg | Sugar: 30 g Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.


About The Author

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Travis Piper

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I'm a full-time teacher, father, and ultra-runner obsessed with vegan food, recipe development, and photography. I write my blog Vegan Magic Time to share food-related experiences while living as an expatriate in Nicaragua. I work really hard to produce the most original, delicious vegan food that I can while balancing the demands of a busy lifestyle. Veganism is a way of life that demands exposure!

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    1. If you are a compassionate person and choose to leave animal products off of your plate, flan CAN be made with agar and coconut milk. It is actually a nicer consistency!