Frozen Flan (Flan Helado)

Ingredients

• 1 glass milk
• 10 céntimos worth coffee beans
• 2 egg yolks
• sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 4 gelatin sheets
• ice

Instructions

1. Heat the milk with the coffee beans until fragrant; strain and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Beat the egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick. Beat the egg whites separately to stiff peaks (punto de nieve).
3. Combine the yolks and cooled milk, then place over gentle heat (or in a water bath), stirring constantly as for a custard (bizcochada), until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Do not boil.
4. Remove from heat. While still warm, unfold the gelatin sheets one at a time, stirring each into the hot custard until fully dissolved.
5. Fold the beaten egg whites gently into the warm mixture until no streaks remain.
6. Line a mold or colander with damp flannel cloth (franela mojada). Pour the mixture in and surround with ice until it sets completely. Unmold when firm.