Brazilian Paçoca Flan
A silky smooth Brazilian-style flan infused with paçoca, a beloved crumbly peanut candy from Brazil. The golden caramel and creamy peanut custard make this dessert an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare ahead and stunning when unmolded!
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 can (14 oz / 395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2½ cups (625 ml) whole milk
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup (150 g) crumbled paçoca (Brazilian peanut candy)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (125 ml) water
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Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C) and prepare a large roasting pan for a water bath.
- 2
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat without stirring until a golden caramel forms. Pour immediately into a 9-inch (24 cm) tube pan and set aside.
- 3
Blend the condensed milk, whole milk, and eggs for 2 minutes until smooth and airy.
- 4
Fold the crumbled paçoca into the blended mixture with a spoon, then gently pour into the caramel-lined pan.
- 5
Set the pan inside the roasting dish, fill with hot water to halfway up the sides, and bake 40 minutes until just set.
- 6
Cool to room temperature, refrigerate at least 3 hours, then invert onto a serving plate and serve chilled.
💡 Chef's Tip
Can't find paçoca? Pulse 1 cup of unsalted roasted peanuts with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar in a food processor until crumbly — it's a great substitute.
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