Cassava Flan - Instant Pot + Stovetop
This Cassava Flan merges the best of two well-loved Filipino desserts: Leche Flan and Cassava Cake. A caramel topping graces the custard-like dessert that is thick, rich and luscious. I shared how to cook this in the Instant Pot multicooker or steam on the stovetop. Serves 6 to 8. This is an Asian in America recipe by Elizabeth Ann Quirino.*Cooking time indicated is for the Instant Pot. On the stovetop steamer this cooks for 1 hour.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Cassava Flan
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Asian in America - Elizabeth Ann Quirino
Large Multi-Tiered Steamer - for stovetop cooking
Instant Pot multicooker - 6 quarts or 8 quarts - for cooking in the pressure cooker
2 Oval-shaped Filipino Llaneras - 6-inches in length each
1 round-shaped cake pan - 7 inches (if you don't have llaneras) or fits inside steamer
For the flan-cassava custard
- 16 ounces frozen grated cassava, thawed at room temperature
- 1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
- ½ cup coconut milk, canned or freshly-squeezed
- 4 whole eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
To make the caramel topping:
Using a small-sized heavy stockpot, over medium heat, add the sugar. (Note: Do not use a non-stick pan).In about 5 to 6 minutes, the granulated white sugar will start to bubble. It will slowly turn from white to golden brown.Tilt the pan around to level off the sugar that is now becoming caramel syrup.Once the entire mixture is golden amber in color and all the sugar has melted completely, quickly pour the hot syrup into 2 prepared oval-shaped Filipino llaneras. Or else a round pan of 7-inches in diameter (this fits into the Instant Pot).The syrup hardens in minutes, so you have to pour fast.Set aside the pans while you prepare the custard.Warning: The syrup is boiling hot, so avoid touching with fingers.
To make the Cassava Flan - Stovetop
To cook in the Instant Pot:
Notes on the Instant Pot:
From the time you hit the Steam button, it takes about 17 minutes for the Instant Pot to heat up and start pressure cooking.Use accessories recommended only for the Instant Pot or multicookers. For complete safety information, consult the product manual.Disclosure: Instant Pot is a multicooker that cooks in high and low pressure. Instant Pot is the brand name for a multicooker. I was not paid to endorse it. This is not an ad. My opinions are my own.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 19g