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    Abita's Flan


    Source of Recipe


    Abita (Mercedes Sr.) Arisso

    Recipe Introduction


    A Christmas tradition the Thompson family has generously shared with us for many years, originally made by our deeply missed 'Abita'...

    List of Ingredients






    6 eggs
    2 C sugar
    2 C evaporated milk
    1 tsp. vanilla
    2 tsp. brandy (not extract)

    Sugar for syrup




    Recipe



    Flan Mixture:

    Cream together eggs and sugar.
    Mix in milk, vanilla and brandy.


    Carmel syrup:

    Melt sugar over med./low heat, stirring constantly.
    Swirl to 'grease' pan with carmel syrup.
    Cool pan in cool water bath (place in pan of water) until hardened.
    Pour flan mixture into pan.
    Bake at 350 for 1 hr. 15 mins.

    Makes 2 loaf pans or pie pans.
    Best served 2nd or 3rd day to allow flavors to blend!
 

 

 

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