Flan

Directions

1. 1
   Mix 1 cup of sugar and water in heavy saucepan.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil oven med-high heat.
3. 3
   Boil until syrup turns golden brown.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; immediately pour into 8 to 9 inch round cake pan, tilting pan to distribute the syrup evenly on the bottom and sides.
5. 5
   Beat cream cheese with remaining 1 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended, gradually adding milk, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Blend in eggs, vanilla and salt.
7. 7
   Pour into prepared pan, into a larger baking pan; place in oven.
8. 8
   Pour boiling water into larger pan to come about 3/4 of the way upside the cake pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 350F for 1 hr and 20 min or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Remove cake pan from water; cover.
11. 11
    Refrigerate several hours.
12. 12
    To serve, run metal spatula around edge of pan, unmold onto serving plate.