Classic Leche Flan (Caramel Custard)

Leche Flan is a dessert that's close to "home". I remember looking forward to our visits to our grandparents in the province and expecting to take home a linera (aluminum molds) or two of Leche Flan especially when there is a special occassion or handaan.

Once, I have watched my cousins, who live in the province, prepare the Leche Flan mixture sooo meticulously and I think me and my family have tried to make our own Leche Flan at home a long, long time ago. But nothing...nothing that we make at home comes close to the Leche Flan that they make at the province.

Hence, I am aware of the fact that making the perfect Leche Flan takes a lot of great care and effort...and maybe a secret or two!

There's no question for me what a perfect Leche Flan is. To me, a perfect Leche Flan has no bubbles/holes in it (some call it weeping or syneresis) and, most of all, it just melts in your mouth. Heavenly! :-)