First Time making Flan

[bearmgc]

Got a request for flan for Christmas dinner dessert. I found a recipe, which seems simple enough, and gonna give it my best try. Don't know if'n it will really go with swedish meatballs made with ground elk, with home-made noodles, German sweet n' sour green beans with bacon, and relish tray. But I left up the dessert choice to the one youngin. Gots lotsa christmas cookies, and eggnog. Who'da thunk? International we go. Any special trick to flan?

[Questor]

For the first time, just follow the recipe. I like it best when it's made in individual custard cups. Refinements for another day is to carmelize the sugar so that it is slightly bitter, this works well with the overall flavor. Adding a few raisins to the carmelized sugar is a nice touch, especially if they've been marinated in a flavorful rum like Bacardi Gold. About five marinated raisins per serving is about right. More is just too much.

[bearmgc]

Yes, I think it wise to stick to a basic recipe for the first time. But those rum raisens, sound great for the next time, which will probably be if it turns out good tomarrow.  Thanks!