French Chocolate Flan Recipe
Rich and silky, this French Chocolate Flan delivers deep cocoa flavor and velvety custard texture in less than an hour using a gentle water bath and oven bake method. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking a creamy, sophisticated treat.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for custard base
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk adds creaminess
- ½ cup Heavy cream velvety smooth
- 3 Large eggs
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Prep ramekins and set water bath ready.
- Heat milk, cream, and cocoa powder in saucepan. Stir gently until smooth and warm. Remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt in separate bowl until smooth.
- Slowly whisk warm chocolate mix into egg mixture to combine.
- Strain mixture through sieve into measuring cup or bowl.
- Pour strained batter into ramekins evenly.
- Place ramekins in dish and pour hot water halfway up sides.
- Bake flan for 30 minutes until edges are firm and center slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate at least two hours before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled. Can be made a day ahead. Keeps for several days in fridge when covered well.