Easy nata de coco flan recipe you can try at home

Author: 11:36 - 6/10/2025

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This flan combines soft, creamy custard with chewy pieces of nata de coco. The taste is light and refreshing, making it suitable for any day. It’s simple to make and fun to prepare with family. The result is a homemade dessert that feels sweet, soft, and a slightly chewy in every bite.

1. How to make Nata de Coco flan

1.1 Ingredients

1 young coconut with shell
Whipping cream or whole milk
Eggs
Fresh milk
Pandan leaves
Sugar
Agar powder

1.2 Steps

Step 1: Cut the top of the young coconut slowly, keeping the shell intact. Keep the coconut water for later. Blend pandan leaves with about one liter of water, then strain them through a cloth or fine strainer to get clear juice.

Step 2: Mix agar powder and sugar in a small bowl. Prepare two pots - one with the coconut water and one with the pandan juice. Add the mix to both pots and cook for around five minutes. Stir all the time until it starts to thicken. Taste and add more sugar if you want it sweeter. Pour the jelly into molds and leave it to cool. When firm, cut them into small cubes or strips and put them back inside the coconut shell.

Step 3: In another bowl, beat four eggs with 400 ml of milk and 150 ml of whipping cream. Stir gently until smooth. Pour this mixture into the coconut shell over the nata de coco layer.

Step 4: Heat the oven to 145°C for about five minutes. Put the coconut on a baking tray lined with a thin cloth. Pour some hot water into the tray, only halfway up. Bake for about 30 minutes. Check with a toothpick - if it comes out clean, it’s done. Let it cool down and keep it in the fridge for two to three hours.

When it’s cold, your nata de coco flan is ready. The smooth flan and chewy jelly make a light dessert that tastes fresh, creamy, and easy to love.

2. Pairing flan with coconut jelly

Besides using agar, adding nata de coco gives the flan a new and fun texture. It tastes lighter, cooler, and less rich, so you can enjoy more without feeling too full. You can also mix in fruit jellies such as strawberry, grape, orange, or mango to make the dessert more colorful and tasty.

Get creative with your coconut jelly flan by using different flavored nata de coco (like strawberry, passion fruit, or orange) instead of plain agar

3. GC Food: Trustworthy & safe Nata de Coco

GC Food is one of Vietnam’s leading nata de coco producers, supplying both local and international markets. From carefully selected coconuts to modern processing methods, the company prioritizes quality and safety at every step. Their secret to achieving that signature chewy texture in nata de coco is what keeps GC Food a leader in the aloe vera, coconut jelly, and other key agricultural product industries.

GC Food is a pioneer in high-quality nata de coco

Thanks to advanced Pasteur technology, GC Food’s coconut jelly retains its natural flavor and chewy texture while staying fresh longer without any harmful chemicals. The sterilization process ensures food safety, while precise temperature control maintains the nata de coco's crisp and refreshing texture without absorbing external odors.

With a wide range of coconut jelly flavors, GC Food is committed to providing consumers with delicious, natural, and hygienic products that are perfect for both desserts and beverages.

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