This traditional dessert look more difficult that it is.  It is best served at room temperature.

Ingredient:

• 2 c milk
• 1 1/2 c sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 6 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla (or rum extract)

Directions

1. Heat oven 350°.
2. Heat milk until hot, but do not boil.
3. Pour into blender container.
4. Add 1/2 c sugar and cream cheese.
5. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and vanilla.
6. Add 12 c milk mixture.  Then pour egg mixture into blender.
7. Blend at low speed until thoroughly mixed.
8. Heat remaining 1 cup of sugar over medium-low heat until liquefied and medium amber in color, stirring occasionally.
9. Coat the bottom of an 8 inch cake pan with caramel (melted sugar).
10. Pour cream cheese mixture into pan.
11. Set in another pan of hot water at least 3 inches deep.
12. Place on middle rack of oven and bake 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
13. Remove from water bath.
14. Cool
15. Turn out onto serving plate.

Serves:  8

Source:  Mardi Gras restaurant, Long Beach (long gone!)