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== Ingredients ==
=== Caramel ===
* ¼ cup [[granulated sugar|sugar]]
* ¼ cup hot [[water]]

=== Custard ===
* 1 cup fresh or canned [[coconut milk]]
* 1 cup [[milk]]
* ¼ cup [[granulated sugar|sugar]]
* 4 [[egg]]s
* 1 tsp [[vanilla extract]]

== Procedures ==
# Preheat the oven to 325°F.

=== Caramel ===
# Cook the [[granulated sugar|sugar]] in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, swirling the pan constantly, until brown.
# Stir the hot [[water]] into the caramel, being careful to guard against splattering (the mixture will bubble vigorously).
# Boil the mixture, swirling the pan occasionally, until the [[granulated sugar|sugar]] is thoroughly dissolved, about 2 minutes.
# Pour the caramel syrup into a 1-quart souffle dish or five 4-ounce ramekins.
# Tilt the molds to coat all of the surfaces with caramel.

=== Custard ===
# Combine the [[coconut milk]], [[milk]] and [[granulated sugar|sugar]] in a medium saucepan over low heat.
# Scald until the [[granulated sugar|sugar]] dissolves completely.
# Remove from heat.
# In a large bowl, whisk the [[egg]]s and [[vanilla]].
# Gradually whisk the hot [[coconut milk]] mixture into the [[egg]]s, blending thoroughly.
# Strain the custard through a fine sieve into a bowl.
# Carefully pour into the caramel-lined souffle dish or ramekins.
# Line a large roasting pan with 2 layers of paper towels (see note).
# Put the souffle dish in the roasting pan and add hot [[water]] to reach halfway up the side of the dish.
# Bake in the center of the oven for 50 minutes (30 minutes if using ramekins), or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
# Be careful not to let the [[water]] boil; do not disturb the custard while baking.
# This is the only "secret" to producing a smooth and velvety custard.
# Remove the souffle dish immediately from the hot [[water]].
# Allow to cool in a cold-[[water]] bath.
# Chill thoroughly.
# To serve, run a knife around the edge of the custard and turn out onto dessert plates.
# Serve with shaved [[ice]] or [[whipped cream]], if desired.

[[Category:Bhutanese cuisine]]
[[Category:Dessert Recipes]]
[[Category:Coconut milk Recipes]]
[[Category:Dessert flan Recipes]]
[[Category:Milk and cream Recipes]]
[[Category:Egg Recipes]]