Flan

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   Grease six (6 ounce) custard cups.
3. 3
   In a small skillet, over medium heat, heat 1/3 cup of sugar until it turns to golden brown color, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Pour sugar syrup into bottom of prepared custard cups.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, beat eggs, salt and remaining 1/3 cup sugar at medium speed.
6. 6
   Gradually beat in milk and vanilla.
7. 7
   Pour mixture evenly over sugar syrup in cups. Place cups in 13 x 19-inch baking pan.
8. 8
   Pour enough hot water in pan to come halfway up sides of custard cups.
9. 9
   Bake for 50 minutes. Refrigerate until well chilled.
10. 10
    Loosen custard from sides of cups with knife.
11. 11
    Invert onto dessert dishes, letting syrup run down.