Ingredients

• Granulated Sugar - 1 cup
• Whole Milk - 2 cups
• Heavy Cream - 1 cup
• Large Eggs - 3
• Egg Yolks - 2
• Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).

2. 2.

   In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of sugar until it becomes a golden caramel. Pour it into a 9-inch round baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.

3. 3.

   In a separate saucepan, heat milk and cream until just warm.

4. 4.

   In a bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt.

5. 5.

   Slowly add the warm milk mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly.

6. 6.

   Pour the custard over the caramel in the baking dish.

7. 7.

   Place the baking dish in a larger pan and fill the larger pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the baking dish.

8. 8.

   Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set.

9. 9.

   Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

10. 10.

    Run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving plate to release the flan.

Nutritional Facts