Pecan Flan

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Bring 3/4 cup sugar and water to boil in small saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Cook 6 to 8 min.
4. 4
   or until deep golden brown.
5. 5
   (Do not stir.)
6. 6
   Pour into 9-inch round pan; tilt pan to evenly cover bottom with syrup.
7. 7
   Blend milk and cream cheese in blender until smooth.
8. 8
   Add eggs, vanilla, 1 cup nuts and remaining sugar; blend just until smooth.
9. 9
   (Do not overmix).
10. 10
    Pour over syrup in pan; cover.
11. 11
    Place filled pan in larger pan; add enough water to larger pan to come halfway up side of smaller pan.
12. 12
    Bake 50 min.
13. 13
    to 1 hour or until knife inserted near center of flan comes out clean.
14. 14
    Cool 10 min.
15. 15
    Carefully transfer flan from water-filled pan to wire rack; cool completely.
16. 16
    Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
17. 17
    Unmold flan onto plate.
18. 18
    Garnish with remaining nuts.
19. 19
    Serve topped with COOL WHIP.