A few years ago I was wanting to incorporate Mexican dishes into our routine meals for that fact that my husband loves Mexican. At that time I hadn't made very so I researched it a bit on-line when I came across this divine looking dessert...excuse the poor quality pictures, like I said, these were from a few years ago.
I've had Flan in Mexican Restaurants but I think this one is better...just sayin' :) So here's another recipe to add to your Cinco de Mayo menu, you'll need:
4 3\4 c. milk
1 1\3 c. half n half
2 c. sugar
Zest of one lemon (opt.)
pinch of nutmeg
In a med-size pot, bring these ingredients to a boil stirring often. Once mixture has reached a boil, remove from heat and cool. Meanwhile prepare caramel:
2 c. sugar
1\4 c. water
In a sauce pan stir caramel mixture over med-heat till sugar is melted then stop stirring and bring to boil over high heat (without stirring!) until sugar caramelizes to a light golden brown. Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn. Pour caramel into 12 custard cups and swirl to coat bottom (I didn't have any so I used a large round glass pan).
Whisk well together:
12 egg yolks
8 whole eggs
Once milk mixture has cooled to lukewarm, whisk in eggs (strain if needed). Pour into prepared custard cups and dust gently with cinnamon and nutmeg. Set cups into a large glass baking pan and carefully fill pan with water to come about half way up the sides of the custard cups. Bake at 300* about 1 hour until custard is set.
To serve, run a knife or spatula carefully around edges and turn out onto serving plates. Garnish with whipped topping and a leaf of mint or a maraschino cherry. I know this looks like a lot of steps but really this dessert is simple and SO good! A perfect ending to an authentic Mexican meal.
Disfrutar! :)
