Mini Flans Food

INDIVIDUAL FLANS

Steps:

• Divide coconut between 2 ungreased 6-oz. custard cups. Drizzle with caramel topping. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; pour into custard cups., Place a steamer rack inside a large skillet. Pour water into skillet until it comes almost to the top of the rack. Place custard cups on rack. Bring to a boil; cover and steam until a knife inserted 1 in. from the edge comes out clean, 10-12 minutes. , Remove cups to a wire rack; let stand 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cup. Unmold flans onto dessert plates; serve warm.

MINI FLANS WITH TOASTED COCONUT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Cook 1/2 cup sugar in small saucepan on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or until completely melted and deep golden brown, stirring constantly. Spoon into 8 (5-oz.) ramekins; tilt ramekins to evenly cover bottoms with sugar syrup.
• Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add remaining sugar; mix well. Blend in milk and vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing after each just until blended. Spoon evenly over syrup in ramekins.
• Place ramekins in 13x9-inch pan or in 2 (8-inch) square pans. Add enough hot water to larger pan(s) to come halfway up sides of ramekins.
• Bake 45 to 50 min. or until knife inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool slightly. Carefully remove ramekins from pan(s) of water; cool completely on wire racks. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Unmold flans onto dessert plates just before serving. Sprinkle with coconut.