Rich and Creamy Avocado Flan

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Heat 1 cup sugar and water in small heavy saucepan over low heat stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high
3. wipe the inside of the pan with a wet cloth to remove sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, about 10 minutes until golden brown. Divide caramel between 8 custard cups and swirl to coat bottoms.
4. Place cups in 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
5. In blender, combine milk, avocado, eggs, vanilla and salt and puree until smooth. Divide mixture between custard cups.
6. Carefully fill baking pan with enough hot water to 1-inch depth.
7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until just set in center. Remove to wire rack to cool slightly. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
8. To serve, run small knife around edge of the baking dish. Turn over and shake gently to release.