Steamed Leche Flan

Leche Flan is the ultimate sweet treat! Rich, smooth, and creamy with golden caramel topping, this classic Filipino custard is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 9 tablespoons sugar
• 12 egg yolks, from large eggs
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

Instructions:

1. Place 3 tablespoons of sugar in each of the three llaneras.
2. Set llanera on the stove over low heat and using tongs, move repeatedly over flames until sugar is melted and turns into a golden liquid.
3. Continuously tilt and swirl the llanera to ensure even melting and to distribute the liquid on the bottom of the mold.
   
4. Remove from heat and allow caramel to cool and harden. Repeat the process with the remaining llanera.
5. In a bowl, combine egg yolks and condensed milk. Whisk to combine.
6. Add evaporated milk, gently stirring in a circular motion until blended.
7. Using a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve, strain egg-milk mixture to remove stray egg whites.
8. Pour mixture into prepared llaneras and cover tighly with foil.
   
9. Place llaneras in the steamer with boiling water for about 1 hour. Insert a toothpick in the middle of the custard, it's fully cooked when it comes out clean.
10. Remove from the steamer, allow to cool, and refrigerate to chill and completely set. To serve, turn flan over on a serving plate, ending with caramel on top.