Thursday, September 27, 2007

Leche Flan


Ingredients:
2 oval leche flan molds of 2 cups capacity each
2/3 cup granulated sugar for the pans
4 whole eggs
4 egg yolks
1 tall can condensed milk (1-2/3 cups)
1 tall can evaporated milk (1-2/3 cups)
½ tsp. rind of lemon or lime, grated
Steamer, half-filled with water
Aluminum foil

Directions:
Caramelize sugar in a non-stick pan set over high fire.
Lower fire when sugar is caramel-colored.
Tilt pan to even out caramel; pour on oval molds.
Put remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix lightly.
Strain over caramel-lined pans.
Double up foil and cover molds with a 1"-overhang on the sides.
Crimp edges to seal well.
Steam over medium heat for 35 to 40 minutes.
Cool, remove foil and loosen edges of leche flan with metal spatula.
Put serving platter on top; invert.
Serve cold.

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