Description
Sweet romance meets culinary magic in this heart-shaped chocolate flan, a passionate dessert that melts hearts with rich cocoa and silky custard. Chocolate lovers discover pure indulgence through one elegant, velvety slice that celebrates love in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 ounces / 340 grams) evaporated milk
- 4 ounces (113 grams) dark chocolate, melted
Flavoring and Sweet Additions:
- 1/4 cup hazelnut spread
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Blueberries
- Pomegranate arils
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Craft a delectable chocolate base by blending eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, hazelnut spread, and melted dark chocolate until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Meticulously coat heart-shaped ramekins with a thin layer of butter or non-stick spray to facilitate effortless release after cooking.
- Transfer the luxurious chocolate mixture into prepared ramekins, ensuring an even distribution for consistent texture.
- Create a water bath by positioning ramekins inside a spacious baking dish, carefully pouring hot water to reach midway up the ramekin sides.
- Slide the water bath into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C), allowing the delicate flan to gently set for 40–45 minutes, watching for a subtle wobble at the center.
- Carefully extract the ramekins from the oven and permit complete cooling at room temperature.
- Refrigerate the flan for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight to develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- Loosen the edges of each flan with a precise knife movement, then invert onto elegant serving plates with a confident, swift motion.
- Embellish the chocolate flan with a vibrant medley of strawberries, blueberries, pomegranate arils, and delicate fresh mint leaves.
- Present immediately or chill further for an exceptionally refreshing dessert experience.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate for a richer, more intense flavor that elevates the entire dessert experience.
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure smoother blending and prevent lumpy texture in the flan mixture.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like milk or white chocolate for unique flavor variations.
- Avoid overmixing the flan batter to prevent incorporating too much air, which can cause cracks during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg