Coconut Flan (Flan de Coco)

"This is a variation of the tropical Caribbean style recipe that is easily prepared in a blender. It's great served warm or cold and has a creamy texture like custard. Slice the flan and spoon a little of the melted sugar onto the top."




INGREDIENTS

* 1 1/2 cups white sugar
* 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
* 2 cups heavy cream
* 1 cup milk
* 6 eggs
* 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup fresh shredded coconut


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Place 1 cup of the sugar in a small nonstick saucepan and heat the sugar over medium heat. Cook gently, without stirring, but shaking occasionally until the sugar is dissolved. Lift the pan over the heat source (4 to 6 inches) and continue to cook the sugar until it has completely melted and turns a golden brown. You may slightly stir while cooking, but continually stirring causes the sugar to crystallize.

Pour caramelized sugar into a glass 1 1/2 quart baking dish, and swirl to spread the caramel over the bottom of the dish evenly, then set aside to cool for 15 minutes before proceeding.


3. Once the caramel has hardened, pour the sweetened condensed milk, cream, milk, eggs, vanilla, 1/2 cup sugar, and coconut into a blender. Blend for 3 minutes until smooth. Pour into the baking dish over the caramel.

4. Place the filled casserole dish into a larger pan and add 1 inch of HOT water to the outer pan. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until set. When done, remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the dish to separate the flan from the sides. Refrigerate overnight.


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Coconut Milk Shakes and Smoothies

Coconut Milk Shakes

Basic Coconut Milk Shake

Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut
1 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. cream (optional)

Directions:
Put all of the ingredients into the blender and mix until smooth.


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Non-Dairy Chocolate Coconut Milk Shake
Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut
1 cup coconut water
3 Tbsp of cacao nibs
1/2 tsp. Vanilla

1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
2-3 Tbsp. agave syrup (to your taste)
3 Dates (if desired)

Directions:
Put all of the ingredients into the blender and mix until smooth.



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Blackberry Coconut Milkshake


Ingredients:
1/2 can of coconut milk, refrigerated and shaken.
1/2 bag of frozen blackberries
2-3 Tbsp. agave syrup (to your taste)
2 frozen bananas
1 cup crushed ice

Directions:
Put all of the ingredients into the blender and mix until smooth.



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Tropical Coconut Milk Shake

Ingredients:
1 small papaya, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 mango, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 ripe banana, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 can of coconut milk, refrigerated and shaken
2-3 Tbsp. agave syrup (to your taste)
1 cup crushed ice

Directions:
Combine the fruit in a blender and purée to break everything up. Add the coconut milk, sugar, and ice; blend until thick and frothy.



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