Caramel Flan

Ingredients:

• 5 whole eggs
• 200g granulated sugar
• 1 packet of vanilla sugar
• 700ml whole milk

For the Caramel:

• 100g granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon water

Preparation:

1. Crack the eggs one by one into a bowl.
2. Add a pinch of salt, vanilla sugar, and granulated sugar.
3. Whisk quickly, then gradually add the warm milk while stirring continuously.
4. Prepare the caramel: In a saucepan, add the sugar for the caramel and a few drops of water.
5. Stir constantly until the mixture caramelizes to a golden brown.
6. Quickly pour the caramel into buttered ramekins.
7. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the caramel, filling the ramekins more than halfway.
8. Fill a deep ovenproof dish with hot water and place the ramekins inside for a water bath.
9. Bake at 180°C for 1 hour.
10. Once cooked, remove the flans from the oven and let them cool for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
11. When ready to serve, run the tip of a knife around the edges of each ramekin.
12. Invert the flan onto a plate to release the caramel sauce.