Name: Coconut Flan
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 hr
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 3 1/2 cups whole milk, divided; 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 3 tablespoons dark rum; Equipment: 12 (4-ounce) ramekins

Coconut FlanDitte Isager

Quesillo de Coco

You could buy a ticket to the Tropics—or you could simply make this flan. Heady with rum and sweet flaked coconut, this incredibly easy, super-delicate dessert will transport you straight to a table in the sand, under the swaying palms. If only every recipe could be this straightforward and rewarding.

Cooks' note:

Flan can be made 2 days ahead. Chill in ramekins, uncovered, until cool, then covered. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour before serving.

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