Light Vanilla Flan

This is a wonderful light custard recipe. I have made it many times and it cures my craving for the more sinful versions.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) can  evaporated skim milk
• 1⁄2 cup skim milk
• 3⁄4 cup egg substitute
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract or 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  nonstick cooking spray

Directions

1. Spray six 6-ounce custard cups with cooking spray.
2. Set aside.
3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan; place over medium heat.
4. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and syrup is light golden brown.
5. Pour into custard cups; let cool.
6. Combine milks in a medium saucepan and heat until bubbles form around edge of pan.
7. Combine egg substitute, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, and almond extract; beat well.
8. Gradually stir about 1 cup hot milk into egg mixture; add to remaining milk, stirring constantly.
9. Pour mixture evenly into custard cups; cover with alumninum foil.
10. Place custard cups in a shallow pan; pour hot water to a depth of 1 inch into pan.
11. Bake at 325 for 25 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
12. Remove cups from water, and chill at least 4 hours.
13. To serve, loosen edges of custard with a spatula; invert onto plates.