Flan

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a bowl, beat together the evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla extract, egg whites, and whole eggs.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a medium saute pan on medium heat, heat the sugar until syrup-like and brown in color, about 8 to 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Keep stirring the sugar as it can burn easily.
6. 6
   Pour the melted sugar caramel into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish, coating around the bottom and sides.
7. 7
   Pour in the milk mixture.
8. 8
   Place the entire baking dish in a larger dish filled halfway up the smaller baking dish with water, but be sure not to let any water spill into the flan mixture.
9. 9
   Cover with foil.
10. 10
    Bake in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the custard is set.
11. 11
    Cook's Note: Insert a knife into the center, and if it comes out clean, it is fully cooked.
12. 12
    Let the custard cool 2 hours before serving.