You may not accept that you can lose weight while on a eating plan which includes flan but it is feasible. The key is to not eat flan or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

This is what I do, I allow myself these kinds of food one meal per week. I eat a reduced calorie diet 6 days a week, say 1200 to 1600 calories per day, and then on the 7th day, I eat anything – within moderation of course.

I have been using this method for the last 6 weeks and it has enabled me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise plan or taken any supplements or diet aids. I have simply been aware of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I feel like one day a week.

I also find it makes things easier if you have professional support when trying to lose weight and for that I joined the Biggest Loser club. They have lots of tools to show you how to monitor your progress and reach your goals.

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Flan (Creme Caramel)

Posted by CookinMom at recipegoldmine.com April 27, 2001

This is a wonderful dessert after a rich or highly spiced meal, and it also makes a delightful snack. Creme Caramel is an old French specialty which they taught to the Mexicans during the time they ruled Mexico. The Mexicans have re-named it Flan, and have made it even better. Now it can be found all over Mexico, from the finest restaurant to the small street vendor, and is enjoyed by all. This version is nicely sweet, light as a maidens breath, and perfectly textured.

Bring gently to boil, stirring often:

4 3/4 cups milk
1 1/3 cups half-and-half
2 cups granulated sugar
Zest of one lemon
Good grating of nutmeg

Cool milk mixture. While it is cooling, prepare the Caramel. In a heavy pan, bring to a boil:

2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup water

Stir until sugar is melted. Boil over high heat without stirring until sugar caramelizes to a light golden brown. Watch it carefully, it can go past the light brown stage quickly and burn. Pour into twelve custard cups and swirl carefully to coat bottom evenly about 1/8 inch thick. Be careful, this stuff really burns if you get it on you.

While the caramel cools, beat well together:

12 egg yolks
8 whole eggs

When milk mixture has cooled to lukewarm, beat the eggs gently in, then strain. Pour into the prepared custard cups. Dust with a delicate touch of cinnamon and/or nutmeg. Stand cups in baking pan and carefully fill pan with enough hot water to come about half way up sides of cups. Bake at 300 degrees F about one hour or until knife or bamboo skewer inserted in center of cup comes out clean.

To serve, run knife carefully around inside of each cup. Turn out gently onto serving plate. Garnish with a bit of mint and a dollop of whipped cream.

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