Banana and Walnut Flan

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup sugar
4 ripe bananas
4 eggs
1 can condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a non-stick skillet, melt the sugar over medium heat until it forms a golden caramel. Pour the caramel into the bottom of a flan mold and spread it evenly.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth puree.
Add the eggs one at a time to the banana puree, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Add the chopped walnuts to the mixture and gently fold in.
Pour the mixture over the caramel in the flan mold.
Place the flan mold inside a larger baking tray and fill it with hot water until it reaches approximately halfway up the height of the flan mold.
Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until the flan is set.
Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely chilled.
Unmold the flan onto a serving plate and decorate with additional walnuts if desired.
Enjoy this delicious banana and walnut flan!