Banana Flan

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Heat 1 cup sugar in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat until the sugar begins to caramelize Increase the heat to high and cook until the syrup turns amber in color.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and pour into 6 ramekins and allow to cool.

4. 4

   Heat the milk, vanilla bean and remaining sugar over medium heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching Remove from heat and allow to cool.

5. 5

   Once cool, remove vanilla bean and add banana extract.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, beat eggs and yolks together and add to the cooled milk; mix well and pour into prepared ramekins Bake one hour in a water bath.

7. 7

   Refrigerate at least two hours before serving.

8. 8

   To serve, remove flans from ramekins and garnish with fresh berries and fried plantains (if available).

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