TRADITIONAL EGG FLAN

Prep/Cooking Time: 90-120 Minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

Set your oven to 350f
Place 1/2 cup sugar in a thick bottom pan with the 1/4 cup water
Bring to the simmer and continue to cook until all the water has evaporated
At this point the sugar will begin to caramelise
Cook till a deep amber colour is reached
Once the colour has been acheived immediately pour the mix evenly between 6 moulds
Leave to cool
In a thick bottom pan place the cream and remaining sugar
Slowly warm till the sugar has disolved
In a separate bowl crack the eggs and remove any shell
Whisk together
Pour the warmed cream over the eggs and stir together
Add to the mix the salt and vanilla extract
Mix well and then strain into a pouring jug
Pour the mix evenly into the moulds
Place the moulds in a water bath containing warm water
Place in a pre-heated oven and cook for 40-50 minutes or until set
Once set remove from the fridge and leave to cool
Reserve in the fridge till needed
To serve release the flan from the mould with a small knife
Turn out onto a plate retaining all the caramel
Serve immediately