Coffee flan

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium heat without stirring, until the sugar has dissolved and the caramel is deep golden.
3. Pour the caramel into a flan mold and swirl it over the bottom and sides. Let it cool.
4. In a large bowl, mix the evaporated milk, condensed milk, eggs, instant coffee and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Pour the coffee mixture into the caramel-lined mold.
6. Place the mold in a baking dish filled with hot water so the water comes halfway up the mold.
7. Bake for about 50–60 minutes, until the flan is firm to the touch.
8. Remove the mold from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature.
9. Once cool, refrigerate the flan for at least 2 hours, until well chilled.
10. To serve, run a knife around the edge of the mold and invert it onto a plate so the caramel is on top.