Banh Flan Dua – Vegan Flan

Ingredients for 5 servings:

• 100 g coconut blossom sugar or cane sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 800 ml coconut milk, creamy
• 5 tbsp maple syrup or agave syrup
• 4 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp agar-agar

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest time approx. 2 hours; Total time approx. 2 hours 20 minutes

from the show “The Perfect Dinner” on VOX from 10.03.2025

For the caramel, heat the sugar and water in a small pan. Stir until the sugar dissolves and turns a golden brown caramel color. Immediately pour the caramel into small molds (e.g. pudding molds or small glasses). For the flan mixture, in a small saucepan, mix the coconut milk with maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Add the cornstarch and agar-agar and stir until smooth. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the flan thickens, this takes about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour directly onto the caramel in the molds. Let the molds cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least two hours until the flan is firm. To serve, briefly dip the molds in hot water. Carefully run a knife around the rim, then turn the flan out onto plates. The caramel syrup will run over the flan – ready to enjoy. Tips: Alternative sweetener: Coconut blossom sugar or date syrup can be used instead of sugar. Creamy flan: If you want a particularly silky consistency, strain the mixture through a fine sieve before pouring. Using agar-agar correctly: Make sure it’s boiled for a few minutes to set. Philip prepared this recipe as a dessert on the show “The Perfect Dinner” – Day 1 in Bremen on Monday, March 10, 2025.