Portuguese Christmas Flan

• 330 grams sugar
• 1 can condensed milk
• 1 liter warm milk
• 100 ml Porto Wine
• 6 egg whites
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 150 ml water

1. Heat 150 grams of the sugar over a low heat until it has turned into caramel/syrup like consistency.
2. Add the water in bit by bit stirring often until the caramel becomes lighter in colour.
3. Transfer to a deep tray that will be used for the pudding.
4. Always stirring bring to boiling point the condensed milk, yolks, 60 grams of the remaining sugar, cornflour, porto wine and lastly slowly pour the milk into the pan.
5. Slowly pour the mixture into the tray over the caramel and let it cool down.
6. Heat the oven to 180 c.
7. Using an electrical beater, beat the egg whites.
8. Once the mixture is almost firm, bit by bit add in the rest of the sugar always mixing.
9. Add the cinnamon and continue beating until the egg whites are really firm and a meringue like consistency.
10. Spoon the egg whites over the pudding mixture.
11. Smooth it down with the spoon.
12. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the egg whites have turned golden brown.
13. Use your own judgement on how well done you want the egg whites.
14. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
15. Serve and enjoy.

sugar, condensed milk, liter, egg whites, egg yolks, cornflour, ground cinnamon, water

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/349886-portuguese-christmas-flan (may not work)