Carmelite Flan

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.

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