Spanish Custard Or Flan

1. 1

   Use a tube pan or mold which can go on a burner to caramelize the sugar and then go in the oven.

2. 2

   Pour 1/2 cup sugar into the pan; set directly on burner on medium-low heat until sugar starts to melt.

3. 3

   Stir with wooden spoon to keep melting evenly.

4. 4

   Use hot pad to tilt pan to have caramel coat evenly the bottom and sides. Set aside.

5. 5

   Mix yolks, egg, sugar and milk in large bowl.

6. 6

   Stir until smooth.

7. 7

   Add vanilla.

8. 8

   Pour through sieve into caramelized sugar mold.

9. 9

   Discard the gook in the sieve.

10. 10

    Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 to 55 minutes with pan in hot water, or until toothpick comes clean 1/2-inch from center.

11. 11

    Cool completely.

12. 12

    Run knife around edge; turn onto serving plate.

13. 13

    Keep mold upside-down on plate to allow all caramel to drip out.

14. 14

    Nice with strawberries or cookies.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.