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Cassava Flan

Aling Oday's Cassava Flan is a combination of Cassava Cake and Leche Flan made with grated cassava and coconut milk. Soft and moist with a creamy flan at the bottom, this classic Filipino treat is the ultimate snack or dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: cassava flan
Servings: 8
Author: alingoday

Ingredients

For Cassava Cake:

  • 1 pack 1/2 kg grated Cassava
  • 1/2 big can Evaporated Milk
  • 1/2 can Condensed Milk
  • 3/4 cup 1/2 can Coconut Milk
  • 1/4 cup grated cheese
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 bottle Macapuno optional

For Leche Flan:

  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 can big Condensed milk
  • 1/2 can Big Evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 cup Sugar for Caramel

Topping:

  • 1/2 cup grated Cheddar Cheese optional

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 175C.
  • Place the grated cassava. Add 1/4 can condensed milk and the rest of the ingredients. Mix it well, make sure no lumps. Set aside.
  • For the leche flan, caramelize 1/2 cup sugar. Transfer in tin foils. Set aside.
  • Combine egg yolks, sugar, evaporated milk, condensed milk and vanilla in a bowl. Mix it well using a wire whisk. Transfer the cassava mixture equally divided into 2 tin foils. Pour the flan mixture over the batter, cover the whole thing with foil.
  • Pre-heat water in steamer pot. Transfer the foils into the steamer pan.
  • Steam for 45 - 60 minutes depending on the size of your foil.
  • After steaming, let it cool down completely before transferring in a serving plate. You can garnish with grated cheddar cheese on top. Enjoy!