Caramel Custard
    Posted by (hattanayak@cs.com) Kriska Attanayake on August 27, 1999 at 11:56:02
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    Serves 8 people.
    230 Calories each.

    1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
    6 eggs
    2 1/2 cups milk
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
    1/4 tsp. grated ginger
    Sprigs of fresh mint (optional)

    METHOD

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2 quart shallow round casserole dish.
    2. Over low heat, in a 10 inch skillet, heat 1/2 cup sugar, stirring constantly until sugar is melted and a golden colour. Immediately pour the sugar syrup into the casserole dish.
    3. Using a whisk or a fork, beat the eggs and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl, until well blended. Slowly beat in milk, vanilla extract, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Then pour the egg mixture into the caserole dish.
    4. Place the casserole into a water bath - ( a large dish filled with enough water to reach half way up the side of the caserole).
    5. Bake 1 1/2 hours or until a knife inserted into the center of the custard comes out clean.
    6. Remove from the water bath and let cool. Cover with a plate and place in a refrigerator for about 3 hours.
    7. To unmold, loosen the edges with a knife, and turn onto a plate. Let the caramel drip onto the flan.
    8. OPTIONAL - Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.


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