Flan

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, and boil rapidly until a deep amber color.

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   Pour the mixture in the bottom of a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie pan and coat sides.

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   Let cool.

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   In a bowl, stir egg yolks and then add all the milks and vanilla.

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   Mix batter well.

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   In another bowl, whip egg whites until fluffy, not stiff.

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   Fold whites into batter.

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   Pour mixture into the caramelized sugar-coated pie dish.

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    Place dish in large roasting pan or baking pan.

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    Add enough hot water to come halfway up sides of pie dish.

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    Bake flan in water bath for 1 hour, until set in center.

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    Let cool, then cover and chill overnight.

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    (Can be made two days ahead.

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    Keep chilled.)

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    Allow flan to come to room temperature.

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    Run a sharp knife around the edge to loosen.

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    Place a serving plate that's slightly larger than the pie pan on top of the pie pan, and flip upside down.

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    Gently remove the pie pan and cut the flan into wedges to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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