Flan

Name: Flan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 8 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 cup brown sugar

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This light egg custard recipe comes from a missionary friend who lives in Mexico. It's very typical of the Southwest...and very delicious!

Ingredients

8 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and salt. Stir in milk and vanilla. Sift brown sugar into eight 5-oz. custard cups or a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour custard mixture over sugar.
Place in shallow baking pan of hot water. Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Chill overnight. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar before serving or unmold to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 165 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

This light egg custard recipe comes from a missionary friend who lives in Mexico. It's very typical of the Southwest...and very delicious!

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