Flan

Ingredients
1/4  cup sugar
4   eggs
1  cup fat-free milk
1  cup evaporated fat-free milk or fat-free milk
1/4  cup sugar
1  teaspoon vanilla
  Dash salt
   Edible flowers, such as dianthus, pansies, or violets (optional) 

Directions
1. To caramelize sugar, in a small heavy skillet cook 1/4 cup sugar over medium-high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking skillet occasionally to heat sugar evenly. Do not stir. Reduce heat to low and cook about 5 minutes more or until all of the sugar is melted and golden.
 
2. Quickly pour caramelized sugar into an 8×1-1/2-inch round baking pan, tilting pan to coat bottom (use a pot holder if pan becomes too hot). 

3. In a mixing bowl beat eggs. Stir in skim milk, evaporated skim milk, 1/4 cup sugar, the vanilla, and salt. Pour into sugar-coated pan.
 
4. Set the round pan in a large baking pan set on an oven rack. Pour hot water into the large baking pan around the round pan to a depth of 1 inch. 

5. Bake, uncovered, in a 325 degree F oven about 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center of the custard comes out clean. Carefully remove from pan of water. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Cover flan and refrigerate 4 to 8 hours or until thoroughly chilled. 

6. Loosen flan from side of pan. Carefully invert onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges. If desired, garnish with edible flowers. Makes 8 servings. 
Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 24 hours ahead prepare flan, cover, and refrigerate.

Source:  Better Homes & Gardens

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