Soymilk Flan

Instructions

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Put water on to boil.
3. 2. Heat sugar over medium heat until sugar melts and mixture begins to darken. Stir occasionally. When the sugar mixture turns a dark golden brown, coat the bottom of each ramekin.
5. 3. Heat soymilk and vanilla until it is just about to boil. Remove from heat.
7. 4. Beat well: eggs, egg yolks, salt (and sugar if using).
9. 5. Stirring constantly and pouring a thin stream; add the hot milk mixture to the eggs. Divide equally among ramekins.
11. 6. Place ramekins into a deep roasting pan in middle of oven. Pour enough boiling water into pan to reach halfway up sides of ramekins.
13. 7. Bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the the custard is almost set, but the centers still wiggle. Remove from oven and let cool. Cover and refrigerate.
15. 8. To unmould, place ramekin base into hot water for 20 seconds, run a thin sharp knife around the edge of the dish and invert.