This is a traditional Mexican flan recipe with a chocolate twist. Flan takes some time to make, but it is pretty simple and straightforward. The results are definitely worth the time!
1 ounce (1 square) bitter chocolate
1/4 cup water
2 cups evaporated or boiled milk
6 egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar, divided
Preheat oven to [...]

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This is a simple and traditional Mexican recipe for flan with coconut.
2 c Milk
3/4 c Granulated sugar
2 cups shredded coconut
1/2 cup coconut “water” (the raw juice from a coconut)
5 Small eggs, separated
Preheat the oven to 450F.
Place the sugar and milk in a saucepan and melt the sugar over low heat, then raise the heat and [...]

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Pineapple is an authentic addition to Flan, and this simple recipe tastes great!
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
In the top of a double boiler melt sugar over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it is a rich caramel color.
Dip the bottom of the container in cold water for a second [...]

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1 2/3 cups dry fine breadcrumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
32 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can cream of coconut
1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum flavoring
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping
Combine first three ingredients; [...]

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