Vanilla Bean Flan

1 C. white sugar
3 eggs
1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12oz) can evaporated milk
2 Vanilla beans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, combine the condensed milk, the evaporated milk, and vanilla beans.  Steep beans for 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and place in an ice bath to cool milk.  Remove beans and with a small knife cut each bean lengthwise.  Using the blade carefully scrape the inside of each piece to remove the vanilla, add to the milk and discard the outer husk of the bean.  Reserve the cool milk mixture.

In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, melt the sugar until liquefied and golden brown.   Very carefully pour syrup into a 9 inch round baking dish turn the dish to evenly coat the bottom and sides.  Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs.  Beat in cool milk mixture and then pour egg and milk mixture into the baking dish.  Cover with aluminum foil.  Place into oven and bake for 1 hour.  Remove and let cool completely.

Once completely cooled it is ready to be served.  Carefully invert baking dish onto a serving plate with edges.  Flan should release easily onto dish.  Serve by itself or with the Champurrado sauce below and Enjoy!