Caramel Custard (Pudim Flan)

Ingredients

• 6 teaspoons soft brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 6 eggs
• 3 3/4 cups milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coffee extract or strong coffee

Directions

1. 1

   Put a heaped teaspoon of brown sugar into 6 individual ramekins.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs together until yellow and frothy.

3. 3

   Bring milk to boil, gradually add it to the egg mixture, beating constantly.

4. 4

   Add coffee essence.

5. 5

   Pour this mixture into ramekins, place in roasting pan.

6. 6

   Add enough water to come half way up the sides of the ramekins.

7. 7

   Bake in a moderate oven, 350 degrees until just set, about 45 minutes.

8. 8

   To test, stick a skewer into the custard, if it comes out clean, the custard is done.

9. 9

   Remove from oven and allow to cool.