Chocoflan

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@cocinero44

This classic of Latin American pastry has everything we love at Urban Recipes: flavor, surprise, and a preparation that's simpler than it seems. The magic of chocoflan is that, even though the ingredients are placed in a specific order, a miracle happens during baking: the flan sinks, the cake rises,...

Chocoflan recipe
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
45min
Total Time
1hr 15min

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = one slice)

For the Caramel

  • Water
    Water
    50mL
  • Sugar
    Sugar
    150g

For the Chocolate Layer

  • Sugar
    Sugar
    125g
  • Semi-sweet chocolate, melted
    Semi-sweet chocolate, melted
    125g
  • unit Eggs
    unit Eggs
    3
  • All-purpose flour
    All-purpose flour
    80g
  • Butter
    Butter
    125g

For the Vanilla Layer

  • Milk
    Milk
    395mL
  • Condensed milk
    Condensed milk
    395mL
  • unit Eggs
    unit Eggs
    6
  • Vanilla extract, to taste
    Vanilla extract, to taste

How to make Chocoflan

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 120°C (248°F).

  2. Step 2

    Melt the semi-sweet chocolate with the butter using a double boiler.

  3. Step 3

    In a bowl, mix the eggs and sugar, then add the melted chocolate.

  4. Step 4

    Incorporate the flour into the chocolate mixture.

  5. Step 5

    Caramelize the bottom of the savarin mold and pour in the chocolate mixture.

  6. Step 6

    In another bowl, combine the condensed milk, regular milk, vanilla extract, and eggs.

  7. Step 7

    Gently pour the second mixture into the mold using a spoon to avoid mixing.

  8. Step 8

    Bake for 45 minutes.

  9. Step 9

    Let Chocoflan cool completely before inmolding and then inverting.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

456.4kcal (22.82%)

Protein

5.4g (10.88%)

Carbs

59.8g (21.74%)

Sugars

50.7g (100%)

Healthy Fat

7.0g

Unhealthy Fat

14.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. To avoid bubbles in the flan, pour the mixture gently and slowly.

  2. For easy unmolding, let the chocoflan cool completely before inverting.

FAQS

  1. What is the best way to melt chocolate?

    Use a double boiler to melt the chocolate gently without burning it.

  2. How can I prevent bubbles in the flan?

    Pour the flan mixture gently and slowly to avoid creating bubbles.

  3. What is the ideal baking temperature for chocoflan?

    Bake at 120°C (248°F) for best results.

  4. How should I serve chocoflan?

    Serve with a touch of dulce de leche, whipped cream, or enjoy it as is.

  5. What type of mold is best for chocoflan?

    A savarin mold, bundt pan, or cake pan works well for chocoflan.

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