Pecan Flan

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   Heat oven to 350F.

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   Bring 3/4 cup sugar and water to boil in small saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

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   Cook 6 to 8 min.

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   or until deep golden brown.

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   (Do not stir.)

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   Pour into 9-inch round pan; tilt pan to evenly cover bottom with syrup.

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   Blend milk and cream cheese in blender until smooth.

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   Add eggs, vanilla, 1 cup nuts and remaining sugar; blend just until smooth.

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   (Do not overmix).

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    Pour over syrup in pan; cover.

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    Place filled pan in larger pan; add enough water to larger pan to come halfway up side of smaller pan.

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    Bake 50 min.

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    to 1 hour or until knife inserted near center of flan comes out clean.

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    Cool 10 min.

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    Carefully transfer flan from water-filled pan to wire rack; cool completely.

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    Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

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    Unmold flan onto plate.

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    Garnish with remaining nuts.

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    Serve topped with COOL WHIP.

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