Vietnamese Flan or Creme Caramel

This easy-to-make dessert has been a household treat since the French first introduced it to the Vietnamese. It seems like every cuisine has some kind of flan or custard variation, but this light and fluffy version is especially similar to the French crème caramel. For a Vietnamese touch, make the dish in a rice bowl or use rock sugar for the caramelization. I have enjoyed making this flan with the zest of mandarin orange or even our beloved lime added to the custard mixture. Keep the flan