Flan

Directions

1. 1
   Measure 3 tbsp sugar into an 8 inch layer cake pan. Place over heat and stir constantly until the sugar melts and turns a dark caramel color. Let it cool until the caramel hardens.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
3. 3
   Put 3 ounces of blanched almonds in a blender. Blend on high speed for 3 seconds. Leave the nuts in the blender container.
4. 4
   Add 1 1/3 cups condensed milk, 3/4 cup cream, 3 whole eggs and 3 egg yolks. Stir to mix, then blend on high speed for 8 to 10 seconds.
5. 5
   Empty into the caramelized pan, set pan in a larger pan containing about 1/2 inch hot water, and bake for 45 minutes, or until set at 325 degrees.
6. 6
   Cool and place in the refrigerator. Do not remove from the pan until the following day.
7. 7
   Invert the flan onto a chilled platter -- it should slip out easily.