Jade’s Ultimate Vegan Flan Recipe
This Vegan Flan is a plant-based version of the classic flan, featuring a smooth, creamy texture with a rich caramel topping. Made with coconut sugar, coconut milk, almond milk, and silken tofu, it’s a dairy-free and egg-free dessert that’s both indulgent and light. The flan is baked in a water bath for an even texture, then chilled to perfection before serving. A touch of turmeric can be added for a golden hue, enhancing its visual appeal.
Servings 6
Calories 1913kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup 200g coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup 60ml water
- 1 cup 240ml coconut milk
- 1 cup 240ml almond milk
- 1 cup 240g silken tofu, blended until smooth
- 1/4 cup 30g cornstarch
- 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon 5ml pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of turmeric optional, for color
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Start by making the caramel. In a small saucepan, combine the coconut sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, without stirring, until the syrup turns a deep amber color. Quickly pour the caramel into the bottom of your flan mold or ramekins, tilting to cover the bottom evenly.
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, almond milk, silken tofu, cornstarch, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth. If you’d like a bit of that classic golden color, add a pinch of turmeric.
- Pour the mixture over the caramel in your mold or ramekins. Place the mold or ramekins in a larger baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan containers. This water bath will help cook the flan evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the flan is just set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it, then invert onto a serving plate. The caramel will cascade over the top, creating that beautiful, glossy finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 1913kcal