Heart-shaped Mini Chocoflan: a two-layer delight of creamy flan and rich chocolate cake
Discover the irresistible charm of these Mini Heart-Shaped Chocoflans, a delicious dessert that combines the creamy smoothness of traditional flan with the rich indulgence of chocolate cake. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, making this dessert not only visually appealing with its heart shape but also a pleasure to savor.
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Why you'll love it:
The double-layered magic of chocoflan offers the best of both worlds: creamy flan on top of moist chocolate cake, each complementing the other perfectly. The unique cooking method allows the layers to invert during cooking, creating a stunning visual contrast that is sure to impress.
Perfect occasion:
These mini heart-shaped chocoflans are perfect for romantic dinners, Valentine's Day, birthdays or any occasion that requires a special, heartfelt touch. Their elegant presentation and delicious combination of flavors make them ideal for sharing love and sweetness.
Decorating Tips:
replaces the word nice with empty enhance the presentation, you can garnish each mini chocoflan with a drizzle of caramel sauce or chocolate ganache. A sprinkle of edible gold dust or a few fresh berries can also add a festive, colorful touch. Consider serving each piece on a delicate plate with a dollop of whipped cream for added elegance.
Ingredients: For the flan:
- 1 cup of sugar (for the caramel)
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
For the chocolate cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch (sifted)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Instructions:
- Butter your mini heart-shaped baking molds.
- Gently melt 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan over low to medium-low heat until golden brown, then pour into the molds.
- In a bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla. Filter this mixture into the molds, filling them halfway. Cover with foil.
- Place the molds in a double boiler and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 35 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, oil, milk, vanilla extract and eggs to create the cake batter.
- Carefully pour the cake batter onto the set flan layer.
- Cover again with foil and continue cooking in a water bath for another 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven, let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- replaces the word nice with empty serve, invert each mold onto a plate, releasing the chocolate.
Enjoy the delicious fusion of creamy flan and rich chocolate cake in these heart-shaped mini chocoflans, perfect for making any occasion even more special. Appreciate!