Description
Brazilian Manjar Branco is a silky coconut milk flan with a delicate, creamy texture. It is served chilled and topped with a vibrant berry sauce for a refreshing and elegant dessert.
Ingredients
- 6 3/4 cups (1.5 L) whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups (300 mL) coconut milk
- 2 cans (28 oz / about 790–800 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 110 g (about 7/8 cup) cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 450 g (about 3 cups) mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh berries, for garnish
- Grated coconut, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, whisk together the whole milk and cornstarch until completely smooth with no lumps.
- Add the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and salt. Cook over medium to medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 12 to 18 minutes until thick, glossy, and bubbling.
- Lightly rinse a 10-cup mold, bundt pan, or pudding mold with water and pour out the excess. Pour the hot flan mixture into the mold and tap gently to release air bubbles.
- Cool at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap pressed gently against the surface and refrigerate for at least 6 to 8 hours or overnight until fully set.
- To make the berry sauce, combine the mixed berries, sugar, citrus juice, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries soften and release their juices.
- Strain the berry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to extract as much sauce as possible. Discard the solids and let the sauce cool completely.
- To unmold, place a serving platter over the mold and invert. Lift the mold gently. If needed, wrap the outside with a warm towel to loosen.
- Spoon berry sauce over the flan and garnish with fresh berries and grated coconut. Serve chilled with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
- For the best texture, chill the flan overnight before serving.
- Frozen berries work just as well as fresh berries for the sauce.
- A warm towel around the mold can help release the flan cleanly.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Garnish with toasted coconut for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
