Banh Flan Caramel Custard

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Heat oven to 150°C. Put sugar and water in a small pan and boil without stirring until amber; divide carefully among six heatproof ramekins.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Whisk eggs gently. Warm milk and condensed milk until lukewarm, then slowly whisk into eggs with vanilla.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Strain mixture into ramekins and skim bubbles.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Place ramekins in a deep roasting tray. Pour hot water halfway up their sides and bake 35–45 minutes until just set and the centre reaches 71°C.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Cool promptly, refrigerate at least 4 hours, then loosen edges and invert onto plates.