Description

This Heart-Shaped Chocolate Flan is a decadent and visually delightful dessert combining rich cocoa flavor with creamy, smooth custard. Caramelized sugar creates a luscious base, while the heart-shaped presentation makes it perfect for special occasions or romantic dinners. This recipe delivers a perfectly baked flan with a silky texture and chocolatey goodness that is sure to impress.

Ingredients

For the Caramel

1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp water

For the Chocolate Flan

1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
3 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Prepare the Caramel: In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat without stirring for 5-7 minutes until the sugar melts and turns golden brown. Be careful not to burn the caramel.
Pour Caramel into Molds: Quickly pour the hot caramel into the bottom of your heart-shaped molds or heart-shaped baking dish. Swirl gently to evenly coat the bottom. Set aside to cool and harden.
Prepare the Chocolate Flan Mixture: In a blender, combine whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
Fill the Molds: Pour the blended chocolate flan mixture over the set caramel in the molds, filling them evenly.
Bake the Flan: Place the molds in a water bath and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Refrigerate: Remove the molds from the water bath and allow them to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set the flan.
Serve: Once set, unmold the flan by running a knife around the edges and inverting onto plates. Slice and serve chilled for best taste.

Notes

Use a water bath (bain-marie) to ensure gentle, even cooking and to prevent cracking of the flan.
Be very careful while handling hot caramel as it can cause severe burns.
Let the flan chill thoroughly for a smooth and firm texture before serving.
Adding cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate flavor; for darker chocolate notes, try using Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
Heart-shaped molds can be replaced with any other mold or baking dish if unavailable.
Ensure no air bubbles remain in the flan mixture by gently tapping molds before baking.