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Custard (Flan) Servings 6
3 whole eggs; 3 egg yolks; a bit of grated lemon rind; 6 tbsps sugar; 2.5 cups milk.
CARAMELIZED SUGAR (Caramelo): 10 tbsps sugar 5 tbsps water
Heat sugar and water in small skillet over moderate flame, STIR CONSTANTLY! When the sugar is golden brown remove and pour in six oven proof cups.
Custard: Beat whole eggs and yolks together, lightly.Add lemon rind sugar & milk. Pour into caramelized cups and place cups in a pan of hot water (without letting the water to get into the cups). Cook on the stove for an hour, medium flame. Transfer to 350 F oven and cook for another 25 mins. A knife inserted in the custard must come out clean. Remove cups from the water, cool and the refrigerate. To serve, loosen custard with a knife and invert cup into a custard cup.
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