Sinful Forbidden Dancing

Name: Sinful Forbidden Dancing
Ingredients: Cuban Coffee Flan; 1 pound (or as needed for pan) sugar, caramelized and poured 2-inches deep into a large saute pan; 12 (8-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk; 12 (8-ounce) cans evaporated milk; 72 egg yolks; 5 ounces pure vanilla extract; 4 Tahitian vanilla beans; 1 ounce lime juice; 4 shots coffee; 4 espresso shots; 2 (2-pound) boxes butter cake mix; 1 1/2 pounds unsalted butter; 1 box powdered sugar; 8 pounds whipped cream cheese; 6 whole eggs; 6 ounces unsalted butter, melted; 4 pounds chocolate, melted; 4 ounces pure vanilla extract; 50 raspberries, cut in 1/2; 100 edible orchid leaves; 8 pounds melted chocolate; 6 cups heavy cream; 1/2 gallon heavy cream; 3/4 box powdered sugar; 3 ounces pure vanilla extract; 3/4 pound white sugar; 3/4 pound brown sugar; 1/4 pound butter; 2 ounces banana liqueur; 2 ounces brandy

34 ingredients

31 steps

Ingredients

Cuban Coffee Flan
1 pound (or as needed for pan) sugar, caramelized and poured 2-inches deep into a large saute pan
12 (8-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
12 (8-ounce) cans evaporated milk
72 egg yolks
5 ounces pure vanilla extract
4 Tahitian vanilla beans
1 ounce lime juice
4 shots coffee
4 espresso shots
2 (2-pound) boxes butter cake mix
1 1/2 pounds unsalted butter
1 box powdered sugar
8 pounds whipped cream cheese
6 whole eggs
6 ounces unsalted butter, melted
4 pounds chocolate, melted
4 ounces pure vanilla extract
50 raspberries, cut in 1/2
100 edible orchid leaves
8 pounds melted chocolate
6 cups heavy cream
1/2 gallon heavy cream
3/4 box powdered sugar
3 ounces pure vanilla extract
3/4 pound white sugar
3/4 pound brown sugar
1/4 pound butter
2 ounces banana liqueur
2 ounces brandy
1/2 cup cream
1/2 pound macadamia nuts
1/2 pound walnuts
Raspberries and edible orchid leaves, for garnish

Directions

1

Place sugar in large saute pan on medium-high heat stirring for 8 minutes until caramel is dark.
2

Incorporate all ingredients together in a mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes.
3

Strain through a fine strainer, place in pan with caramel.
4

Cover pan with aluminum foil and place in a water bath on medium heat for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
5

Place in cooler to cool down for about 1 1/2 hours.
6

Scoop out 1-ounce portions for serving, and wrap for transport.
7

Place parchment paper on a sheet pan.
8

In mixer bowl combine the cake mix and butter together on high for 1 minute.
9

Pour into the sheet pan, and bake according to box directions.
10

Place in cooler.
11

Cut 100 (2-inch) rounds and wrap for transport.
12

Place powdered sugar and cream cheese in a mixer for 3 minutes until whipped and creamy.
13

Add whole eggs and melted butter and whip for another minute.
14

Then add melted chocolate and vanilla extract and mix for another minute, place in a 2-inch deep pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray and bake in a preheated 300 degree F oven for about 30 minutes.
15

Place in cooler to cool down.
16

Place in pastry bag and prepare for transport.
17

In a mixing bowl combine chocolate and heavy cream until it's of ribbon consistency.
18

Place in pastry bag and prepare for transport
19

In a cold stainless steel mixing bowl add heavy cream and mix until soft peaks form.
20

Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix on high for 1 minute until stiff peaks form.
21

Place in piping bag and prepare for transport.
22

In a large skillet on high heat, place white sugar and brown sugar cook on high approximately 6 minutes until golden brown.
23

Add butter, banana liqueur and brandy.
24

Add heavy cream, macadamia nuts and walnuts and reduce for about 4 minutes or until a dark brown caramel color has formed.
25

Continue stirring and keep a good eye on it.
26

Place on sheet pan lined with parchment paper to cool.
27

Wrap for transport.
28

Place butter cookie crusts on sheet pan, pipe ganache on bottom layer, followed by 1-ounce scoop of flan, pipe 1-ounce chocolate decadence onto flan.
29

Add 1-ounce scoop of praline, top with whipped cream and garnish with 1/2 raspberry and edible orchid leaf.
30

A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe.
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