Guava and cheese is a classic Puerto Rican dessert combination. Chef José Lucca suggests adding wood chips from fruit trees on top of the charcoal to lend fragrance to this flan.

Adding this ingredient to your classic flan will transform it from wobbly to firm, impart a velvety texture, and add depth and tanginess to the flavor profile.

Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350. Set a 9x5" loaf pan inside a 13x9" baking dish. Bring 1 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup, and 3 Tbsp. water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium ...

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