Carmelite Flan

Directions

1. 1
   Place eggs, sweetened condensed milk, water and vanilla in a blender jar.
2. 2
   Blend until well mixed and frothy, 30 to 45 seconds.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Melt sugar over medium-low heat in small skillet, stirring constantly, until caramelized (sugar melts and turns light brown).
5. 5
   Divide caramelized sugar equally among 5 10-ounce custard cups, tilting to cover the entire bottom.
6. 6
   Pour egg mixture on top of caramelized sugar, dividing equally among the cups.
7. 7
   Set custard cups in a larger pan and pour boiling water into the larger pan to come about halfway up the sides of the custard cups.
8. 8
   Bake at 350F for about 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool to room temperature, then chill completely in refrigerator.
10. 10
    To serve, run a thin knife or spatula around the rim of each flan to loosen, then turn custards out on individual dessert plates, with caramel on top.