Entry #2380, May 4, 2013

Have a craving for a Mexican dessert? What are you serving for dessert for your Cinco De Mayo celebration? Indulge your passion with the classic Mexican flan. You will definitely fall from its sweet aroma and delicious taste. Not to mention the tempting looks of the Mexican flan when served on the table. This recipe is so convenient to make and the ingredients are not so hard to find. You can almost see the entire ingredient in your fridge.

Cinco De Mayo – Mexican Classic: Creamy Flan

Serve this traditional Mexican dessert – flan to your guests

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Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar, divided
• 3-1/2 cups whole milk
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Mexican flan recipe

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Procedure

1. In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook 1 cup sugar until melted, about 20 minutes. Do not stir. Reduce heat to low; cook for 5 minutes or until syrup is golden brown, stirring occasionally. Quickly pour into an ungreased shallow 10-in. round baking dish, tilting to coat bottom of dish. Place dish in a large baking pan; let stand for 10 minutes.
2. In a large saucepan, heat milk until bubbles form around sides of pan. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, salt and remaining sugar. Stir 1 cup warm milk into egg mixture; return all to the pan and mix well. Stir in vanilla. Slowly pour into prepared baking dish.
3. Add 3/4 in. hot water to the large baking pan. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove flan to a wire rack; cool for 1 hour. Chill overnight. Run a knife around edge to loosen; invert onto a rimmed serving dish.

The whole ingredients yield up to eight delicious servings of Mexican flan. You will definitely make this on top your list when hosting a party or gatherings. Your guests will surely love the creamy texture and sweet aroma of this sumptuous dessert.

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