LIGHT VANILLA FLAN

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This is a wonderful light custard recipe. I have made it many times and it cures my craving for the more sinful versions.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup sugar
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup skim milk
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spray six 6-ounce custard cups with cooking spray.
  • Set aside.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan; place over medium heat.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and syrup is light golden brown.
  • Pour into custard cups; let cool.
  • Combine milks in a medium saucepan and heat until bubbles form around edge of pan.
  • Combine egg substitute, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, and almond extract; beat well.
  • Gradually stir about 1 cup hot milk into egg mixture; add to remaining milk, stirring constantly.
  • Pour mixture evenly into custard cups; cover with alumninum foil.
  • Place custard cups in a shallow pan; pour hot water to a depth of 1 inch into pan.
  • Bake at 325 for 25 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Remove cups from water, and chill at least 4 hours.
  • To serve, loosen edges of custard with a spatula; invert onto plates.

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