Banana Flan

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Heat 1 cup sugar in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat until the sugar begins to caramelize Increase the heat to high and cook until the syrup turns amber in color.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and pour into 6 ramekins and allow to cool.
4. 4
   Heat the milk, vanilla bean and remaining sugar over medium heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching Remove from heat and allow to cool.
5. 5
   Once cool, remove vanilla bean and add banana extract.
6. 6
   In a separate bowl, beat eggs and yolks together and add to the cooled milk; mix well and pour into prepared ramekins Bake one hour in a water bath.
7. 7
   Refrigerate at least two hours before serving.
8. 8
   To serve, remove flans from ramekins and garnish with fresh berries and fried plantains (if available).