Coffee Flan with Tequila Whipped Cream
Flan de café con crema batida al tequila
Recipe Yield
10 servings
Cooking time
58 minutes
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Ingredients
For the flan:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12oz can evaporated milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Mexican instant coffee dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling water
For the whipped cream:
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons white or silver tequila
To Prepare
To prepare the flan:
- In a heavy medium saucepan, cook the sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently, until melted and golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Quickly pour the caramelized sugar syrup into individual molds. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place all three milks, the eggs, vanilla and coffee in a blender. Mix until completely blended and smooth. Pour into the caramel-lined molds or ramekins. Set the molds into a larger baking dish or pan. Carefully pour boiling water (it is very important that the water already be very hot) into the larger holding pan up to at least half the height of the molds. Place on the middle rack of the oven.
- Bake, uncovered, about 40 minutes, or until the center comes out moist but clean. Remove the individual molds from the water bath and let them cool completely. Refrigerate the molds, covered with plastic.
- To serve, run a thin knife around the edge of the pan between the custard and the pan. Invert the flans onto plates to unmold them. Carefully lift up the molds to allow the syrup to run over the flan.
To prepare the whipped cream:
- Whip the cold cream in the bowl of an electric mixer. When it starts to hold peaks, add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and tequila. Continue to whip until it forms stiff peaks. Serve flan with a generous dollop of whipped cream; serve cold.
Comments
25comments inCoffee Flan with Tequila Whipped Cream
Pamela
Feb 26
Do you think this would work well in small mason jars?
Pati Jinich
Feb 26
I don’t see why not Pamela!
Johanna Stinson
May 01
What makes it Mexican coffee?
Pati Jinich
May 24
Oh you can use any instant coffee you have on hand, Johanna.
Cathy Gastelum
Nov 28
Do you have a recipe kid friendly without coffee and tequila ?
Pati
Nov 29
I have a few other flan recipes, Cathy: https://patijinich.com/pati_2020/recipe/orange-and-almond-flan/ https://patijinich.com/pati_2020/recipe/impossible-chocoflan/ https://patijinich.com/pati_2020/recipe/orange-vanilla-flan/ Enjoy!
Cathy Gastelum
Nov 28
Can I used store bought whip cream and add tequila? Thanks we love your shows!!
Pati
Nov 29
Go for it, Cathy!
Maureen
May 28
Hi Pati. Love your shows.
Can I use this recipe to make a single flan using a 9 ” baking dish?
Pati
May 29
Sure!
Maureen
May 29
Thank you
Johanna Stinson
May 01
Would that change the heat or length of cooking?
Pati Jinich
May 23
It won’t change the heat..and you may need to adjust the time a bit based on your oven, but keep an eye on the center to know when it is done.
jfernkanku@cox.net
Dec 23
Thank you for the recipe. It was delicious and easy to make. I also prepared your meat balls. Mil Gracias.
Pati
Dec 26
I’m so happy you loved the recipes!
jfernkanku@cox.net
Dec 23
Easy to make and it was fantastic. I even tried putting tamarind and almond extract. Thanks for the recipe. I love cooking your recipes during the Holidays instead of the predictable turkey, and stuffing. Mil Gracias. Jose
Pati
Dec 26
Thank YOU Jose!
Christie S
Dec 05
Hola, Pati! Love your show. I want to make this flan for Christmas Eve. What size molds do you use? Thanks!
Pati
Dec 06
I use individual molds that are anywhere from 6 to 8 oz.
Nancy g
Oct 06
can you leave out the tequila?
Pati
Oct 12
Absolutely!
Nancy g
Oct 06
me encanta tu show! me das inspiración. mi pregunta es si se puede eliminar el tequila si uno gusta? o afecta a la receta?
Pati
Oct 12
Si claro!
Manny Rodriguez
Jul 24
Muchas gracias Pati. I love your your food and our culture. I’ve been cooking for a long time but so much lately. Tengo uno’s health issues, the heart and others. My wife and I love watching you enjoy make food with a smile. Your friends. The Rodriguez Family
Pati
Jul 26
Thank you so much Manny. I hope you feel better soon, and I’m sending you my best.