Fan-Favorite Flan

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a medium size sauce pan with low heat, pour 1 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon water.
3. Melt sugar slowly until it becomes a syrupy gold color. (Alternatively, you can place in glass bowl and microwave in 15 second intervals until golden brown.)
4. Pour sugar into 9″ baking dish, spreading evenly.
5. Mix all other ingredients in blender well, then pour into baking pan containing the caramelized sugar.
6. Place baking pan into “water-bath” (Bain-Marie) pan. Place into oven for 60-75 minutes. You may try the “toothpick test’’ before removing.
7. After removing, let cool for about 90 minutes before placing in refrigerator.
8. Place in refrigerator for about 2 to 4 hours to chill.
9. Remove from refrigerator. With a knife or sharp utensil detach edges from pan.
10. Invert flan onto larger plate.

Developed by:  Ernie Serano