Set an oven rack to the lowest position and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place figs, half-and-half and rum in medium saucepan and bring to boil. Turn off heat, cover pan and steep figs for 10 minutes.

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If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Though flan is made with fresh milk in Mexico and much of central America, in Cuba, it’s made with ...

– Start with condensed milk. Pour into a bowl and add evaporated milk and egg yolks. Stir well. Add sugar and stir again. Now, stir in vanilla and set aside. – Next, put a pan of sugar over medium ...

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