Brazilian Style(Milk Pudding)

DIRECTIONS

• Place 1 to 2 inches of water in a roasting pan. Place the pan in the oven and preheat to 325°.
• Put the sugar in the ring mold. Place the mold directly over medium heat. Keep turning the mold until the sugar melts into a golden brown caramel and spoon it up the sides of the mold.
• Be careful not to burn the sugar and yourself.
• I use an oven mitt to hold the mold in my left hand and a large spoon for the sugar in my right hand.
• This way I can keep turning the mold and spooning the sugar. Let the mold cool.
• Combine the condensed milk, regular milk and eggs in a blender. Whip (I like to use the frappe button in my blender) until smooth.
• Pour this mixture into the mold and place it in the center of the roasting pan with water.
• Bake the pudim for about 1 hour. It will turn golden brown on top and start separating from the sides of the mold. Let it cool to room temperature and place in refrigerator, preferably overnight (at least 6 hours).
• Just before serving, run the tip of a knife around the inside of the mold. Place a deep platter over the mold and invert: the pudim should slide out easily.
• If not, give the mold a firm but careful shake. Spoon the caramel sauce on top and serve. Serves about 10. Totally yummy!