Flan

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy saucepan, cook the sugar until it caramelizes.
2. 2
   Pour into a two-quart mold; swirl to cover the bottom and sides (be careful or you will get a bad burn!)
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 375°.
5. 5
   Mix the eggs in a bowl; add condensed milk, milk and vanilla.
6. 6
   Pour the mixture into the caramelized pan; cover.
7. 7
   Set the pan into a larger pan in the oven; cover and pour hot water into the outer pan to reach two-thirds of the way up on the side of the mold.
8. 8
   Bake 1 hour.
9. 9
   Remove from the oven; let cool to room temperature.
10. 10
    Refrigerate overnight.
11. 11
    To serve, run a knife around the edge of the mold; invert the mold onto a plate.
12. 12
    Serves eight.