Flan

Description

Flan as the Spanish cuisine is not very heavy into desserts this is a light treat. Usually coupled with cafe solo.

Ingredients

custard

• 250 ml whole milk
• 125 ml double cream
• 125 ml single cream
• 1 vanilla pod, split
• 4 free range eggs, plus 2 egg yolks
• 300 g caster sugar

caramel

• 250 g caster sugar
• 3 tbsp water

Procedures

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine all ingredients (except caramel topping) in blender.
3. Blend for 2 minutes.
4. Place thin layer of caramel topping on bottom of a round pie pan. Pour egg mixture on top of caramel topping.
5. Place the smaller pie pan in a larger pan filled with enough water so that it comes about one inch up the side of the smaller pan. This will act as a double boiler and stop the flan from burning.
6. Place both pans in oven.
7. Cook for 1 hour or until center is firm. Remove from oven.
8. Wait until cool.
9. Place a round dish over the top of the smaller pan and flip it over. The flan can be served on the dish.