Abuelita Flan

PREHEAT oven to 325° F.

HEAT sugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 to 7 minutes or until dissolved and caramel-colored. Quickly pour onto bottom of 2-inch-deep, 9-inch-round cake pan; swirl around bottom and side to coat.

PLACE media crema, cottage cheese, eggs and Abuelita in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into large bowl; stir in evaporated milk. Pour into prepared pan; cover with foil. Place pan in large roasting pan; fill roasting pan with water to about 1-inch depth.

BAKE for 1 hour, 15 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Remove flan from water. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

TO SERVE, run small spatula around edge of pan. Invert serving plate over pan. Turn over; shake gently to release.