Chocolate flan (gluten-free)

Dessert
Very Easy
50 min
386 Kcal

For an extra-light cake, give this chocolate flan a try! Be warned: it's so light you'll want to eat it even when you're not hungry! This very easy recipe has a lovely chocolate flavor and is guaranteed to be gluten-free. There's no flour in this recipe; cornstarch is all you need. It's a great recipe to try if you have guests with gluten intolerance or allergies :-) Follow all the steps to make this extra-meltingly tender flan, with our written instructions and video.

Ingredients

6

Materials

  • 24 cm round cake pan

Preparation

Preparation20 min
Cook time30 min
  • Chocolate flan (gluten-free) - Preparation step 1Pour the milk into a saucepan, add the split vanilla bean, and bring to a boil.
  • Chocolate flan (gluten-free) - Preparation step 2Meanwhile, mix the cornstarch, egg, egg yolk, sugar, and cream. Add the boiling milk and unsweetened cocoa powder, and mix well.
  • Chocolate flan (gluten-free) - Preparation step 3Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Return the mixture to the saucepan and thicken over medium heat.
  • Chocolate flan (gluten-free) - Preparation step 4Pour the mixture into a buttered cake pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
  • Chocolate flan (gluten-free) - Preparation step 5It's ready!

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FAQ ❓

How can you get a perfectly smooth chocolate flan?

To get a perfectly smooth chocolate flan, make sure to mix the ingredients well and strain the mixture before pouring it into the pan.
Yes, you can try other starches, such as potato starch, but this may slightly change the texture of the flan.
Chocolate flan keeps well in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
Absolutely! You can add pieces of dark chocolate to the mixture before baking to intensify the chocolate flavor.
Yes, this flan can be made ahead and gently reheated in the oven before serving, making it convenient for meals with family or friends.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 386Kcal
  • Carbo: 53.5g
  • Total fat: 15.6g
  • Saturated fat: 9.8g
  • Proteins: 7.5g
  • Fibers: 1.2g
  • Sugar: 37.2g
  • ProPoints: 11
  • SmartPoints: 18
Nutritional information for 1 serving (229g)

Attributes

Keep refrigerated
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I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
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