Low-Fat Flan Custard

This is a simple flan custard that we have been making for  years.  The fat and calories have been reduced but, the taste and creaminess of the custard has not been compromised.

Low-Fat Flan Custard
Serves 6

Ingredients:

1-1/3 cups sugar, divided

3/4 cup egg substitute

2- 12 ounce cans evaporated skimmed milk
1 teaspon vanila extract

Directions:

Place one cup of sugar in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; cook 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves (do not stir). Continue cooking until golden, and then stir well. Pour into a 9-inch round cake pan, tipping quickly until the sugar coats bottom of cake and, set aside.

Combine remaining 1/3 cup sugar, egg substitute, vanilla, and milk; stir well. Pour into prepared cake pan; place in a large shallow pan. Add hot water to pan to a depth of 1-inch. Bake at 350 degrees F. for one hour or until knide inserted near center comes out clean. Remove cake pan from water; let cool one hour on a wire rack. Cover and chill four hours.

To serve, loosen edges of flan wth a knife or rubber spatula. Place a serving plate, upside down, on top of cake pan. Serve.

Enjoy.