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Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Thanks, for stopping by. For those who don't know me my name is Niels. I grew up in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, and I am currently living in Brasil. I was a chef for almost 10 years back in the states, and I have decided to start posting some of my recipes. I will also be posting recipes for some of the foods from here as well. Check back often for new recipes. Comments and questions are always welcome. Enjoy!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

"Flan", "Pudim de Leite", "Creme Caramel"

Flan, Pudim de Leite, or Creme Caramel, these are three names for this custard.
No matter what you call it this dessert is simple to prepare, and delicious.
Ingredients
1 Can sweetened condensed milk
1 can whole milk
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
Pour the can of condensed milk into a blender. Add the same amount of whole milk, you can use the same can for measuring. and add the eggs. Blend the ingredients together for 2-3 minutes.
Put the sugar into a sauce pan, and over low heat cook it until it carmelizes.
Carefuly pour the sugar into you forms (ring mold, or individual dishes) and slowly pour the custard mix over the caramel.
Place you form or forms in a "baine marie" or water bath
Bake at 375*F 200*C for 45min-1 hour
Remove from the oven and let cool. Store in the refridgerator. When you are ready to serve run a knife around the edge of the form to loosen the custard and invert on to the serving dish. If you are using a ring mold it is better to place the dish on the form and then invert it.