Flan (Custard)

This recipe comes from Melting Pot Potluck. It was put together to announce the arrival of a new pastor and his wife. Origin: Spanish-American.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 dessert

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 4  eggs
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups evaporated milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Heat 1 cup sugar in casserole or mold until dark brown syrup is formed. Turn the container so that the syrup coats bottom and sides. Beat eggs lightly. Add 1/2 cup sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Cover. Set in pan of hot water and cook for 1 hour, or until knife inserted in the center of the custard comes clean.