Discover the refined pleasure of this creamy and delicious chocolate fudge flan recipe. This simple dessert, without flour and without gluten, will satisfy your sweet tooth and conquer you with the intense aroma of chocolate.
This delicious chocolate fudge flan dessert is a wonderful choice for those who want to avoid flour or gluten in their diet. Instead of flour, this pudding contains corn starch, cocoa, condensed milk and eggs, to obtain a velvety texture and a rich chocolate aroma. But be careful, if you have gluten intolerance, check the label of all the ingredients used to be certified gluten-free.
Do you want to try other recipes with chocolate? Try these too:
- Spicy Brownies with Chili-Chocolate
- Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart
- Vegan Chocolate Poke Cake
Chocolate Fudge Flan – international inspiration
This recipe is inspired by the world-renowned chocolate fudge flan recipe, which is a delicious combination of two classic desserts: flan and chocolate pudding. Flan, a recipe of Spanish origin, is a dessert that involves caramelizing sugar and the coagulation of milk, while the chocolate pudding, originating in Europe, is known for its rich taste and velvety texture.
The combination of these two desserts led to the appearance of chocolate fudge flan, a dessert that combines the creamy elements of the flan with the intense chocolate flavor of the pudding.
This delicious combination can be found in a variety of countries, although under different names and variants.
For example, in Latin America, a similar dessert is known as “flan de chocolate”, and in Mexico it is popular as “flan de chocolate oaxaqueño”.
In the Philippines, a well-known variant is “chocolate leche flan”, which uses ingredients such as condensed milk and coconut milk. In Italy, there are similar desserts, such as “flan al cioccolato”, and in France, you can find variants under the name “flan au chocolat”. In each of these countries, chocolate fudge flan or its variants are appreciated for their rich taste and creamy texture.
Ideas for toppings and decorations for flourless chocolate pudding
To complete this delicious flourless chocolate pudding, you can add various toppings and decorations to turn it into a gourmet experience. Here are some creative ideas:
- Chocolate flakes: Shave or cut the dark chocolate into small pieces and sprinkle them generously over the flan to add a crunchy note and a rich chocolate flavor.
- Fresh fruit: Decorate the pudding with thin slices of fresh fruit, such as strawberries, raspberries or bananas, to add a touch of freshness and contrast with the sweetness of the chocolate.
- Whipped cream: Add whipped cream next to or on top of the pudding to balance the sweetness and provide a smooth and creamy texture.
- Chopped hazelnuts: Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts or chopped walnuts over the pudding to add a crunchy note and a delicate flavor.
- Caramel sauce: Pour a little caramel sauce over the pudding to intensify the flavor and add a sweet and aromatic note.
- Coconut flakes: Sprinkle dried coconut flakes over the pudding to add an exotic touch and a slightly crunchy texture.
These ideas of toppings and decorations can transform a simple chocolate pudding into a spectacular and delicious dessert, perfect to be enjoyed with your loved ones.
Chocolate Fudge Flan (Flourless Chocolate Pudding)
Ingredients
- 28 oz sweet condensed milk 2 cans
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs large, at room temperature
- ¼ cup chocolate sprinkles
- 1 Tbsp butter for coating the cake pan
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 180 C.
- Grease a round cake pan with butter.
- Sprinkle with sugar and set aside.
- In a food processor, add all the ingredients except for the chocolate sprinkles.
- Blend the ingredients until you get a creamy and homogeneous composition.
- Pour the obtained composition into the baking form prepared in advance.
- Then place the shape in a larger baking tray and fill that tray with water.
- Put it in the oven and let the flan cook in a bain-marie for about 40-60 minutes.
- Remove the flan from the oven and run the knife along the edges, so as to separate the top from the form. Let it cool, then put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Turn the flan into a serving plate, sprinkle with the chocolate decorations and serve.
Ellen
Tuesday 9th of April 2024
Turned out perfect!