Brazilian recipe
Yogurt Flan with Guava Sauce (Flan de iogurte com calda de goiaba)
A smooth, refreshing yogurt flan topped with a vibrant homemade guava sauce. This classic Brazilian dessert is the perfect elegant finish to any meal.
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Ingredients
1 sachet of unflavored gelatin powder
6 tbsp cold water
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can milk (use the empty condensed milk can as a measure)
2 pots plain yogurt
6 medium red guavas
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water (for the sauce)
1/2 cup water (optional, for adjusting the sauce consistency)
6 tbsp cold water
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can milk (use the empty condensed milk can as a measure)
2 pots plain yogurt
6 medium red guavas
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water (for the sauce)
1/2 cup water (optional, for adjusting the sauce consistency)
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local grocery stores in Freetown or regional markets. Look for fresh guava in the produce section; if fresh guava is unavailable, high-quality guava paste (goiabada) thinned with a little water can serve as a substitute for the sauce, though fresh fruit provides a superior, fresher flavor.
Preparation method
- Hydrate the gelatin powder in 6 tablespoons of cold water.
- Dissolve the hydrated gelatin over a bain-marie until completely smooth.
- In a blender, combine the condensed milk, milk, plain yogurt, and the dissolved gelatin.
- Pour the mixture into a ring mold that has been lightly moistened with water.
- Chill in the refrigerator for approximately 4 hours, or until the flan is firm.
- While the flan sets, prepare the sauce: peel and chop the guavas into cubes.
- Place the guava cubes in a saucepan with the sugar and 1 1/2 cups of water.
- Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the fruit is very tender and beginning to break down.
- Remove from the heat and pulse the mixture in a blender until you have a smooth purée.
- Return the guava purée to the pan and cook over low heat for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- If the sauce becomes too thick while cooking, stir in the additional 1/2 cup of water to reach your desired consistency.
- Allow the guava sauce to cool completely before drizzling it over the set flan.
Observations
This yogurt flan with guava sauce is a classic Brazilian chilled dessert, prized for its light, velvety texture and refreshing profile. It is the ideal choice for those looking to round off a meal with a balanced treat that marries the creaminess of yogurt with the intense, bright flavor of tropical fruit.
Preparing this dish is straightforward and requires only a handful of pantry staples. It is a foolproof recipe for home cooks who appreciate a sophisticated dessert that relies on simple, high-quality ingredients and a gentle, uncomplicated method.
Preparing this dish is straightforward and requires only a handful of pantry staples. It is a foolproof recipe for home cooks who appreciate a sophisticated dessert that relies on simple, high-quality ingredients and a gentle, uncomplicated method.
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