Leche Flan with Whole Eggs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 6 eggs
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon lime zest

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 F.

2. 2

   In a clear, microwave-safe bowl, combine water and sugar. Stir well under sugar is completely dissolved.

3. 3

   Microwave on high for about 4 to 5 minutes or until color changes to honey-gold. Immediately pour into the ramekins or llaneras.

4. 4

   In a bowl, gently stir eggs and condensed milk until there are no streaks of white.

5. 5

   Add evaporated milk and stir until well combined.

6. 6

   Add lime zest and stir.

7. 7

   Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain mixture.

8. 8

   Pour into prepared ramekins. Cover ramekins with foil and arrange in a wide, oven-safe dish with about 1-inch of water (water bath).

9. 9

   Bake in the oven for about 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the custard comes out clean.

10. 10

    Remove from oven, allow to cool, and refrigerate to set.

11. 11

    To serve, turn the flan over on a serving plate, ending with caramel on top.