Ingredients:

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 recipe Basic Basic Casserole Custard

Prepartion Method:

In 1-pt. glass measure place water and sugar, stirring well. Microwave at High 10 to 12 Minutes, until light bur rich brown. (Do not let syrup get too dark before taking from oven; it continues to cook after it has been microwaved.) Pour 3/4 of caramel syrup into 1 1/2-qt .casserole and quickly rotate casserole to coat bottom and about half way up sides with caramel. Let cool to harnden before adding custard. Drizzle remainding custard. Drizzle remaining 1/4 of syrup in fine ribbons onto ungresed cookie sheet to harden.

Prepare custard in small mixing bowl. Pour or strain mixture into caramel lined casserole. Cover with casserole lid. Microwave at Low 10 to 13 Minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn every 3 minutes, until set. Chill thoroughly. Unmold onto serving plate which has shallow rim. Crush the syrup which has hardened into a brittle and sprinkle in a wreath shape over top of flan. Makes 4 to 6 servings.