Cream Cheese Flan

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Prepare the caramel: In a heavy-bottomed flan mold or a 20cm round baking pan, combine the Granulated sugar and Water over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring. Allow the mixture to boil and caramelize without stirring until it turns a rich amber color. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.

Carefully remove the mold from the heat and, using oven mitts, swirl the caramel to coat the bottom and slightly up the sides of the mold. Set aside to cool and harden.