Spicy Chocolate Flan by LA LECHERA®, made with CARNATION® Milk, topped with caramel sauce, served on a white plate.

Spicy Chocolate Flan

Official LA LECHERA®
Spicy Chocolate Flan
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
56 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
12 servings

Indulge in a rich and decadent dessert with Spicy Chocolate Flan from Official LA LECHERA®. This unique take on a classic Mexican flan offers a delightful blend of creamy chocolate with just a hint of spice, making it perfect for any occasion, especially holidays like Cinco de Mayo or Hispanic Heritage Day.

Crafted with the smooth texture of NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk and the luscious sweetness of NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Sweetened Condensed Milk, this flan delivers a burst of flavors in every bite. It's an easy recipe suitable for all skill levels, ensuring you can create a sophisticated dessert with minimal effort.

With just 12 servings, this dessert is a great choice for family gatherings or special events. The spicy chocolate flavor adds a festive touch to your meal, making it not just a dessert, but an experience that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy the silky flan as a delightful end to any meal and embrace the rich cultural heritage with every spoonful.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients

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)

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

Heat sugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes or until dissolved and caramel-colored. Pour onto bottom of 9-inch-round pie dish; quickly swirl around bottom to coat.

Step 3

Place evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, cinnamon and cayenne pepper in blender; cover. Blend for 30 seconds or until fully combined. Add eggs; blend until combined. Pour into prepared dish. Place dish in large roasting pan; fill roasting pan with hot water to about 1-inch depth. Cover roasting pan with foil. Carefully place in oven.

Step 4

Bake for 50 minutes or until knife tip inserted near center comes out clean. Remove flan from water. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Step 5

To serve, run a small knife around edge of the dish. Invert serving plate over dish. Turn over; shake gently to release. Garnish with fresh whipped cream or chocolate curls, if desired.

Ingredients

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