FLAN

1 1/3 c. sugar
4 c. milk
Grated rind of 1 orange
1 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs, lightly beaten

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 2/3 cup sugar in saucepan and cook until golden brown. Shake pan so sugar does not burn. Pour caramelized sugar in cups or ramekins. Heat milk to a simmer. Add remaining sugar and orange rind. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Let cool. Stir in vanilla and let cool. Slowly beat milk mixture into eggs. Pour custard into caramelized cups and place in larger pan. Fill with cold water to halfway of cups. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until custard is set and lightly brown on top. Turn out cups of custard on individual plates to serve. Can be served warm or cold. If serving cold, chill at least 4 hours.