Caramel-Espresso Flan

Directions

1. 1
   Place 1 qt.
2. 2
   of the sugar (or 3/4 cup of the sugar) in large saucepan.
3. 3
   Cook on medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Spoon about 1 Tbsp.
5. 5
   of the caramelized sugar into each of 24 (4-oz.)
6. 6
   disposable foil souffle cups (or 6 souffle cups for trial recipe) or heatproof ramekins.
7. 7
   Beat remaining ingredients in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended; pour through strainer.
8. 8
   Pour about 1/2 cup of the egg mixture over caramel in each cup.
9. 9
   Fill two full-hotel pans (or one half-hotel pan for trial recipe) with 1 inch of hot water.
10. 10
    Place half of the filled cups in each pan (or all of the filled cups in same pan for trial recipe).
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    Bake at 325F for 1 hour or until egg mixture thickens and begins to set.
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    Remove from oven; carefully place filled hotel pans in refrigerator.
13. 13
    (Do not remove souffle cups from water bath.)
14. 14
    Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before inverting one onto each dessert plate just before serving.