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Abuelita Chocolate Flan

Official ABUELITA™
Abuelita Chocolate Flan
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
10 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
30 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
8
Abuelita Chocolate Flan delivers a heavenly chocolate experience with its rich and creamy texture, making it an irresistible dessert choice. Made with Official ABUELITA™, this flan drink dessert captures the essence of traditional Mexican flair while remaining simple and accessible. Crafted using NESTLÉ® ABUELITA™ Granulated Chocolate Drink Mix, NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk, and NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, this sweet treat offers a perfect balance of sweetness and chocolatey richness.

Abuelita Chocolate Flan is a Mexican dessert that’s easy to prepare with just a few simple steps, ideal for both beginner and experienced cooks. Its combination of granulated chocolate drink mix and creamy milks creates a luscious texture that is both smooth and indulgent. With this flan dessert, you can enjoy a delightful blend of flavors with every bite, making it an excellent choice for any special occasion or casual gathering.

INGREDIENTS

KEY INGREDIENTS

A yellow pouch with red labels and a spoon stirring hot chocolate mix into a yellow mug below the Abuelita logo.

Mexican Chocolate Drink Granulated Mix - 11.2oz

(11.2 oz.)
A white can of sweetened condensed milk with blue labels beside the La Lechera logo and a plate of flan.

Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz Can

(14 oz. Can)
A can of Evaporated Milk with an image of evaporated milk pouring onto a white spatula.

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Canned Milk

(NET 12 fl oz (354 mL))

Equipment Needed

  • Alue foil
  • Double Boiler
  • Blender
  • Pressure cooker

MAKE IT

Step 1

Heat sugar in a small saucepan until melted and caramel colored. Pour into a flan mold; tilt the mold to cover bottom and side.

Step 2

Place Abuelita Chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and eggs in a blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Step 3

Pour mixture into flan mold; cover tightly with foil. Fill a pressure cookier with water to 1-inch depth. Place flan mold into pressure cooker. Cook for 20 minutes. Let cool; unmold. Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve.

Tip for chocolate flan

You can accompany it with red fruits.

Culinary tip

Serve with chocolate liquid with red fruits.

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