LECHE FLAN

LECHE FLAN  or flan de leche, it is made of eggs and milk with caramelized sugar.  There are many ways on how to prepare this very delicious custard and what make it special is the way on how I put some nuts or fruits on top of it (psssttttt, only my moods and creativity play on it while doing.)

What are needed:

A- Creme mixture
3 cans of condensed milk
16 pcs eggs (11 yolks + 5 whole eggs)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest (finely grated)

B-Caramel
1 cup sugar, white
5 tbsp water 

C-garnish
nuts or fruits (optional)


utensils needed:

5 llaneras or tins for custard (better with cover but if unavailable you can use aluminum foil)
steamer
whisker
strainer
mixing bowl

Step 1:  Caramelize the pan/llaneras. How?

- prepare 5 llaneras and divide sugar in them
- put 1 tbsp water in each pan 
- cook each lllaneras on top of the stove using a low fire, make it sure that sugar dissolve and turns to liquid and becomes light brown. set aside.

- do the same to other llaneras

Step 2: Here's how?

- mix first 3 of the ingredients, strain
- stir with lemon juice and zest
- put in caramelized  llaneras, cover (you may use foils and secure them with  thread)
- put in a readily boiled steamer, steam for 35 to 45 minutes or insert a toothpick and when it comes out clear it's already done.
- let it cool, and refrigerate before un-molding
-serve with your favorite nuts and fruits (optional)