Mocha Flan
Silky cocoa-infused flan prepared with RC No Bake Custard Mix, paired with a fluffy, decadent Cappuccino Mousse made with RC Cappuccino Mousse Mix.
Yield / Servings
2 Qts. Flan + 1 Gal. Mousse
Category
Desserts / Other Desserts
Ingredients
5 Components
Flan Base
RC No Bake Custard Mix
1 package
Cold Milk or Half & Half
2 quarts
Good Quality Cocoa Powder
1⅓ cups
Cappuccino Mousse Topping
RC Cappuccino Mousse Mix
1 package
Heavy Cream Ice cold
2 quarts
Preparation Steps
1
Mix & Heat Mocha Flan Base
In a saucepan, combine 2 quarts cold milk or half & half, 1 package RC No Bake Custard Mix, and 1⅓ cups cocoa powder until fully blended. Transfer to a double boiler and heat slowly to 180°F, stirring frequently.
2
Portion & Chill Flan
Immediately portion the hot flan mixture into cups or ungreased molds. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. (Note: Greasing molds is not necessary).
3
Whip Cappuccino Mousse
In a pre-chilled mixer bowl fitted with a whip, combine 2 quarts ice cold heavy cream and 1 package RC Cappuccino Mousse Mix. Whip at low speed for 1 to 2 minutes, scrape down bowl, then whip at high speed until thickened. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before piping onto chilled flan.
Chef Notes & Serving Ideas
Layered Dessert Assembly: Unmold the chilled mocha flan onto dessert plates and pipe a large rosette of prepared RC Cappuccino Mousse on top or alongside.
Garnish & Drizzle Suggestions: Dust lightly with dark cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, or chocolate-covered espresso beans. Drizzle with prepared RC Dark Chocolate Dessert Sauce Mix or RC Dulce de Leche Dessert Sauce Mix.