Mexican Chocolate Flans

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Mexican Chocolate Flans
140 min.
6
290kcal

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Mexican Chocolate Flans, a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the creaminess of traditional flan with the bold taste of chocolate. This vegetarian and gluten-free treat is not only a feast for the senses but also a wonderful way to impress your guests at any gathering. With a preparation time of just 140 minutes, you can create a stunning dessert that serves six people, making it ideal for family dinners or special occasions.

Each bite of these flans offers a luscious texture, enhanced by the warm notes of cinnamon and the deep richness of unsweetened cocoa. The caramelized sugar topping adds a delightful crunch, creating a beautiful contrast to the smooth custard beneath. With only 290 calories per serving, you can enjoy this guilt-free dessert without compromising on flavor.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The combination of simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps ensures that you can create a restaurant-quality dessert right at home. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of Mexican culinary delight!

Ingredients

  •  eggs beaten
  • 12 oz evaporated milk canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325F. In heavy 1-quart saucepan, mix topping ingredients.
  2. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Cover; boil 1 minute. Uncover; cook until sugar becomes golden brown. DO NOT STIR. Very carefully pour and swirl sugar into 6 (6-oz) custard cups.
  3. In 2-quart saucepan, mix 1/2 cup milk, the sugar, cocoa and cinnamon.
  4. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat. Using wire whisk, beat in evaporated milk, vanilla and eggs.
  6. Pour mixture evenly over sugar in custard cups.
  7. Place custard cups in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
  8. Place baking dish on center oven rack.
  9. Pour hot water into baking dish until it is halfway up sides of custard cups.
  10. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted near edge of custard mixture comes out clean. Carefully remove cups from water; cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 50 minutes.
  11. To serve, unmold flans onto individual dessert plates. If desired, top each with chocolate shavings. Cover and refrigerate any remaining flans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories290kcal
Protein10.57%
Fat22.73%
Carbs66.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.53
Glycemic Load
29.45
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.2656521874925%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.32mg
Epicatechin
7.04mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:290.16kcal
14.51%
Fat:7.66g
11.78%
Saturated Fat:3.96g
24.75%
Carbohydrates:50.55g
16.85%
Net Carbohydrates:49.14g
17.87%
Sugar:48.44g
53.83%
Cholesterol:100.72mg
33.57%
Sodium:101.27mg
4.4%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Caffeine:8.24mg
2.75%
Protein:8.01g
16.02%
Phosphorus:205.62mg
20.56%
Calcium:192.62mg
19.26%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
19.1%
Selenium:9.21µg
13.16%
Magnesium:36.91mg
9.23%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.97%
Copper:0.17mg
8.39%
Potassium:289.17mg
8.26%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.85%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.05%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.61%
Vitamin A:287.74IU
5.75%
Iron:1.03mg
5.7%
Fiber:1.41g
5.66%
Vitamin D:0.72µg
4.8%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.14%
Folate:16.03µg
4.01%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.31%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.26%
Vitamin C:1.08mg
1.31%
Vitamin B3:0.23mg
1.15%