1 1/4 cup sugar
8 egg yolks, or up to: egg yolks total
13 oz evaporated milk
2 tbsp rum, or more to taste
Directions
In heavy skillet, slowly heat 3/4 cup sugar until melted and
caramel-colored. Pour into 5-cup baking dish and carefully swirl to
line dish with caramel. Set aside. Beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar.
Add evaporated milk and rum to taste and beat well. Turn custard into
prepared baking dish. Place dish in pan of hot water and bake at 350F
about 1 hour, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool
thoroughly at room temperature. Unmold on serving plate.
Servings: 8 servings
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