Plantain Flan

Name: Plantain Flan
Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 (12 ounce) can nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk, chilled; 1 (14 ounce) can Nestle sweetened condensed milk; 2 ripe plantains, peeled, cut in chunks; 4 large eggs; 2 tablespoons sweet wine, such as vermouth; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lime zest (optional)

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 (12 ounce) can nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk, chilled
1 (14 ounce) can Nestle sweetened condensed milk
2 ripe plantains, peeled, cut in chunks
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons sweet wine, such as vermouth
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lime zest (optional)

Directions

1

PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
2

HEAT sugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until dissolved and caramel colored. Quickly pour onto bottom of deep 9-inch round mold; swirl around bottom and sides to coat.
3

COMBINE evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, plantains, wine, vanilla extract and lime zest in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth. Strain mixture into prepared mold. Place mold in large roasting pan; fill roasting pan with warm water to about 1-inch depth. Cover roasting pan loosely with foil.
4

BAKE for 1 hour 10 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Remove foil; remove flan from water to wire rack. Cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
5

TO SERVE: Run small spatula around edge of mold. Invert serving plate over mold. Turn over; shake gently to release. Caramelized sugar forms sauce.