Coconut Leche Flan(Caramel Flan)

1. 1

   Caramel sugar with 1/4 cup water.

2. 2

   Line a suitable mold with 3/4 of the caramelized syrup evenly and set aside.

3. 3

   Stir the milk into the remaining 1/4 of the caramelized syrup.

4. 4

   Place over low heat and stir continuously until all caramel is dissolved.

5. 5

   Mix egg yolk and slightly beaten whites and beat lightly to mix thoroughly. Add sugar and lemon rind; then add coconut milk with caramelized syrup.

6. 6

   Mix well.

7. 7

   Strain through a cheesecloth and pour into mold previously lined with caramel.

8. 8

   Cook slowly in a pan with hot water without allowing the water to boil.

9. 9

   After about 1 1/2 hours of cooking, place a piece of plain metal sheet over the mold and over this place a few pieces of live charcoal to brown top of custard. Or slip under broiler in oven just long enough to brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.