Recipe: Merengue Flan (Meringue Custard)

MERENGUE FLAN

10 egg yolks
1 tall can evaporated milk
1 cup refined sugar
Rind of one lemon, finely grated

Beat the egg yolks and add the milk and the refined sugar gradually. Blend well. Add the grated lemon peel to the mixture and stir. Pour the mixture into a caramelized pan when well blended. Set the mold in pan filled with water and bake in a moderate oven (350 ) till almost cooked, about 40 minutes.

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MERENGUE (MERINGUE)

3 egg whites
6 tablespoons refined sugar

Make a merengue by beating the egg whites to a stiff consistency, gradually adding the sugar. Pour the merengue on top of egg and milk mixture (the flan) that is almost done. Put back into the even and brown the merengue for about 15 minutes or until the peaks are golden.. Chill before serving.