This delicious Cuban Flan Recipe or Flan Cubano is a huge hit wherever and whenever I take it. Find out how easy it is to make this Cuban dessert! This really an Easy Cuban Flan Recipe. Flan has its origins in Spain. But chances are if you visit any Latin American country, they have a variation of this rich dessert.
Easy Cuban Flan Recipe
“Cuban Flan” is a best-selling dessert at any Cuban Restaurant. It embodies all the sweetness that the Cuban palate loves with a custard texture that is pure heaven. It’s one of those desserts you can’t just have one bite of. It really is a unique symphony of flavors. Very similar to a creme brulee in that they have a custard flavoring but it’s much firmer in texture. Making it a unique dessert recipe that people will love It’s a very popular Cuban Recipe.
Best of all it’s an easy Cuban dessert anyone can make!
You will see it refered to as a flan de leche as well.
This is a rich dessert so a small piece is more than enough. However, the fact that it looks so delicate yet the flavors are so intense, the mere thought of making it can be daunting for many. That being said it’s the perfect accompaniment to any Cuban Food or Savory recipe.
I remember the first time I sat down to make a flan as an adult I made it for Christmas Eve (or Noche Buena as we call it). I was so nervous it just wouldn’t turn out correctly. Sure, I had seen my grandmother make this recipe a million times, but there’s something to be said about the love grandmothers bake into stuff. Sure this was one of my favorite recipes but would I be able to duplicate the delicious flavors I love?
Well, Once I made it through, I realized how easy it was and how anyone can make this delicious recipe. So if you’ve never tried it, I promise you will fall in love with it. If you love eating it but are scared to make it, I promise you, you’ll love this recipe at how easy it is to make. Many recipes call for various ingredients like cream cheese, or heavy cream. This one is very simple and it’s so crazy easy to make you’ll wonder why you don’t make more of it.
What is Cuban Flan?
For those of you not familiar with this dessert, it’s literally a cooked custard that is then refrigerated. It is very sweet and rich but so delicious. I am part Mexican/Part Cuban so I can honestly say the Cuban version is so much better. Sorry, mom.
Why is Cuban Flan the best?
The Mexican one is a little more waterier in texture and not as thick. It is also not as sweet and rich. The Cuban Flan has a thick creamy custard flavor that is simply rich and the closest thing to a symphony of flavors you will find. Many people enjoy eating it with a side of Shaved coconut in syrup. Others that are purists love the flavor all on their own. I’ve even made a pumpkin flan around the holidays to add a nice variation.
This is such an addictive dessert filled with a creamy, custardy texture drizzled in a caramel sauce that will be a huge hit!
Cuban Flan is popular Cuban dessert!
It’s the one Cuban dessert my kids can’t get enough of and ask for quite often. My #3 will literally ask for this dessert as her birthday dinner. She still hasn’t convinced me to make it just the dinner but honestly, I don’t blame her. She’s on the right path.
I remember growing up in Miami coming home from partying at South Beach with friends, and many nights when our metabolism was young and naive, we would stop and grab Cuban coffee and flan at one of our favorite Cuban restaurants in Miami La Palma.
This was heaven and the perfect cure for any heartbreak or the perfect ending to a magical night. This dessert really does it all.
What does Cuban Flan Taste Like?
Cuban Flan tastes like a creamy caramel vanilla custard that is thick and delicious. It is soaked in a delicious caramel syrup that will complement this delicious dessert perfectly.
How to make Flan?
I’ve always felt like making flan is one of those recipes that remind me of riding a bike. You can make it for a while and know how to do it, then stop making it, and once you try it again and it all just flows.
The important thing with a flan recipe is how you beat the flan mixture. If you beat too much it will come out way too watery and thin, if you don’t beat enough it will be lumpy. There’s something about getting it right that may take some practice.
It took me years of watching my grandmother make this recipe then failing at it miserably the first few times to get it just right. That being said once you get the recipe just right once, it’s a winner! The cooking time is important as well as every oven is different. So looking to the center of flan for guidance is a great way to know if it’s ready.
That being said, you can never really go wrong with flan no matter how badly you mess it up.
Ready to try it for yourself? Read on to find out how to make this Traditional Cuban Flan recipe.
I’ve put a lot of love into this post and recipe because of how much it means to me, so if you have any questions on what’s not working for you, please drop me I line, I promise to troubleshoot. This is a recipe that comes from the heart and I promise to help you make the most amazing flan ever.
So without further ado here’s the Best Flan recipe you will find anywhere!
Traditional Cuban Flan recipe
What is Cuban Flan made of?
- 1 14 oz Can of Sweetened Condensed milk
- (3) whole egg (s)
- 3 egg yolks
- Cinnamon pinch
- a teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of Whole Fat Milk – you can also substitute this for a cup of evaporated milk
- and a “flanera as my Grandmother called it You can find one here online. (A pie plate/ dish or cake pan can work as well)
- 1 cup of sugar for caramel glaze (or liquid caramel) you will caramelize on the stovetop inside the actual “flan pan” or cake pan on medium heat. You can also use small saucepan and pour into into the flan mold.
How to make a Cuban Flan recipe
This recipe is extremely easy to make and it actually has room for error. That being said the more times you make this the easier it will be to make.
- Preheat oven to 350
How to make Flan recipe?
This is the Easiest Way to make flan. Best of all it actually has room for error. That being said the more times you make this the easier it will be to make. You also can’t really mess it up if you follow the directions.
To begin:
- Preheat oven to 350
How to make Caramel for Flan recipe
First thing, begin by caramelizing the pan. To caramelize just add a cup sugar over a medium-high heat stove and quickly lower to low heat or medium heat depending on your stove, and mix until it liquifies. It will create a caramel-like glaze. Don’t do this over high heat or it will burn. Make sure and coat the bottom of the pan and sides of the flan pan with the caramel coating. See the picture of how it looks.
Here is the caramelized sugar in the pan. Some like it darker I like it on the lighter side. Be careful though, if it goes too dark it will have a burnt taste. If you’re scared to caramelize the pan, this premade caramel is *almost* as good as the real thing. You can just coat the pan with this and use it instead of caramelizing the pan
Also note, you can also make the caramel in a separate pot, I just find it easier to do it in the actual flanera or flan mold.
How to Make Flan
Mix the milks, and rest of the ingredients in a food processor
Pour the milk mixture into the “Flanera” or metal pan such as a round cake pan.
Then place in an ovenproof dish or pan
Cook at 350 for 1:25 in a bain marie (in a water bath)
Let it cool completely to room temperature and place in refrigerator for at least 3 hours- overnight.
Once you have refrigerated for a few hours cut along the edge and flip over onto serving dish. The top of the flan will vary in color but will top will have a golden brown appearance.
Once it’s done cooking refrigerate for a few hours until cold and then cut along the edge using a sharp knife and flip over onto the serving dish.
*You can use a pie dish or any other rounded cooking dish as long as it’s covered on the top.
Is it necessary to cover my flan while it cooks?
It’s actually super important because it keeps the vapor from the water bath from affecting the flan. Remember it’s being cooked in a water bath so the water will evaporate. You don’t want it to affect the texture of the dessert. If you don’t have the flannera or need a bigger container to make it I always recommend covering it with foil. Hope it helps!
How long can you store flan?
I’ve refrigerated it up to about a week but honestly, it never lasts that long!
This is a rich dessert that is sure to be the hit at any party. Its intense and unique flavors make it an addictive treat! Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Looking for other great traditional Cuban Recipes? Check out my Pastelitos de Guayaba here
Want to go for a Cuban night? Try my Pressure Cooker Arroz Con Pollo recipe.
This delicious and rich Cuban Flan Recipe is so easy to make and even tastier to try. Flan Cubano is a traditional recipe and the perfect cuban dessert. * You can use a pie dish or any other rounded dish just make sure and cover the flan when baking in water bath. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Data may not be accurate. This was calculated by Nutrionix. Conservamome.com is not held responsible for incorrect calculations.
Cuban Flan Recipe (Flan Cubano)
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 164Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 64mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 0gSugar: 26gProtein: 5g
Comments & Reviews
I’ve never tried flan. This sounds good.
Hi. I made this for our Xmas Eve dinner. While the taste was good it did not come out creamy. I cooked it 1hr 25min which I took the 1:25 to mean hour and minutes. Today I noticed the recipe was repeated at the bottom with 1 hr. 25 seconds. Oven only has hour and minutes, did I overcooked it? Want to try it again. Thank you.
Terrible! This is not authentic Cuban flan at all! More like a dense wet cake than a velvety custard. My guess is too much egg. Big disappointment
This is the closest recipe to my Mother In-law’sflan recipe. She was born in Cuba and was famous throughout our circle in Tampa for her flan. I have made the recipe more than a dozen times and it always comes our spectacular. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
We had flan 49 years ago at Cuban friend’s parent’s home. Yummy! She spoke no English and I spoke no Spanish. She tried but we failed at communicating the recipe.
I prepared your Cuban Flan 4 evenings ago in my instant pot. Used spring form pan with foil nest, in case of leakage. Failed to put cover on top! Great error. Had several puddles on top of flan. Pretty ugly to look at BUT after the discreet use of paper towels to soak up my error, we enjoyed the best flan we have had since Mrs. Junco made it for us!
Husband of 45 years then told me that flan was his favorite dessert! LOL
Don’t even think about changing this recipe, as it is perfect as is!
Thank you
Has anyone used almond milk for the milk? Have dairy allergy and miss eating flan. I’m from Miami to and my mom and aunt used a bustelo can to make their flan!
Just curious, have you ever used media crema instead of the whole milk?
It says three whole eggs and three egg yolks are those separate ingredients?
What is the purpose of the lid that comes with the flan pan?
It’s actually super important because it keeps the vapor from the water bath from affecting the flan. Remember it’s being cooked in a water bath so the water will evaporate. You don’t want it affecting the texture of the flan. If you don’t have the flan pan or need a bigger container to make it I always recommend covering with foil. Hope it helps!
Our (Cuban) family has never covered whatever pan we’ve used for cooking flan. Most often we use metal loaf pans, but regardless of which recipe has been used, the evaporation of the water in the Ba~no Maria has never affected the cooking flanes. One less thing to worry about! (I’d never seen a flanera until recipes started showing up on the internet)
I do agree that Cuban flan is the best, but as I’m sure your child agrees, one small piece is NEVER enough!!!! DELICIOSO! Thanks for posting your version.
Haha Interesting. I was born and raised in Miami and that’s how my grandmother always made it. I guess with every Cuban recipe everyone makes it differently.lol Thanks for stopping by!
Attending a Cuban themed dinner party for 14 people and I am to bring flan. Will this recipe feed 14?
I usually cut this into 6 slices, 8 if you make them reallly small. I would at least make 2. The diameter of the flannera is 7″ so maybe that could help you gauge it. I’ve made it in a big pie dish before same process only caramelize the sugar in a pot and transfer, the other stuff is the same. However, if it is larger, maybe double it depending on the size. Do you have to bring Flan? Another delicious option for a larger Cuban themed party is a 3 Leches dessert. That’s a basic sheet cake soaked in condensed milk with a whipped topping.
Looks like I’m making two since Cuban Flan was requested. Thank you so much for the quick response.
I don’t blame them it’s delicious 🙂 Enjoy!
I love Flan, never made it but doesn’t look that hard. thank you for sharing!
Can you explain the water bath thing to me please?
HI! Place the flan pan inside a bigger baking dish (I use a 9×13 baking pan) with Water half way up the sides . Don’t immerse it completely. It will cook in that. Does that make sense?
I ordered the flan pan so I guess it’ll make sense. Ok now… it says 1 cup of milk and 1 cup milk whole fat. Is there a difference? Can I use 2 cups of whole milk?
Wait do do I put the flan pan inside a pie dish?
No you can use a pie dish or flan pan (I recommend getting the flan pan). Although, I’ve used a pie dish in a pinch. Then place the flan pan inside a 9×13 dish and fill halfway up with water.
I just fixed it all you need is one cup of whole fat milk. I doubled it when I transferred the recipe over. Sorry about that!
The. Same recipe they use at the Versailles and Carretas restaurant in Miami
This recipe came out amazing! I think I got too excited and flipped it over too soon (maybe 2hrs after it was in the fridge) because some of the hardened caramel stayed in the pan. Did I rush or is that normal?
Sometimes that happens. It depends on how you caramelized the sugar 🙂
It says three whole eggs and three egg yolks are those separate ingredients?
A dear friend of mine always brought flan to our pot lucks. I’ve never tried making it but this looks easy enough.
This looks like a good recipe. As we all have our ways as a Cuban I can tell you no cooking if milk or covering is necessary. I use 10 to 12 egg yolks and 2 cans of sweet condensed milk and a can of evaporated to make a 10 or 12 inch round. Yes, to ‘un baño de Maria.’ This is a foundational recipe; can add a can of coco Lopez or pumpkin etc to change it up. All rich and very creamy. It does need a pinch of salt and cinnamon is optional. Prefer hint of fresh lemon. It is very simple. Making the caramel is the only pain! I do like the idea of a flan pan. Very cool.
Bea, your recipe sounds like my mom’s, she passed away a month ago from dementia and never wrote the recipe down….I’m so sad and want to make it for 4th of July as it was her tradition. Is that the complete recipe? Can you share with me please.
I truly LOVE flan! This looks like a delicious and easy to make recipe. Pinning yet another one of your recipes! 🙂
Thank you for the recipe. I have been wanting to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.
this sounds good=====could you make me some and fed-ex them to me==hehe
We love flan in this house! This recipe kicks butt!
I have never baked this or tasted this before. Sounds easy enough to make and looks delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe, I think I will try and make one tonorrow. And thank you for including pictures also, they are great to refer to especially for a first time user of the recipe!
Mmmmmm!! I may be one of the weird ones but I love flan!! Never tried cuban flan but Im up for anything!! I’ll have to try this great recipe soon!!
This looks really dellicious and also easy to make, thanks a lot for sharing the recipe!
This looks so good and seems fairly easy to make! Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe with us!!
These look and sound great !!
I absolutely love this recipe. I’ve made it a few times. The first time, I think I burnt the sugar a bit. It does get easier though. Just takes practice.
THE 1ST INGREDIENT FOR THE RECIPE SAYS: “1 CAN OF CONDENSED MILK” MY QUESTION: DOES SHE MEAN SWEETENED OR REGULAR CONDENSED MILK???
THIS WILL BE MY FIRST TIME TO TRY……
Yum! Looks great! And it’s gluten free too!!
This sounds so good, I have only had it once, and I loved it. Thanks for the recipe.
I made this actually a couple of times now. It’s delicious. Yes, you did warn that it’s addictive!
I’ve always wanted to try making flan from scratch, so now I have a recipe. The instant flan boxes at the grocery store just aren’t the same 🙂
This recipe is going to end up in front of my husband this weekend!!
That looks and sounds delicious. I love custard, especially if it’s very sweet.
I love flan. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I cannot wait to try making this.
Ohhh! That looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
I order Flan sometimes when we go out to eat…can’t talk my wife into trying to make it though…
Does anyone know if soy milk would work for this?
I’ve never actually had flan before. I’ve heard about it several times but have never tried it. Looks really good. I’ll have to give this a try.
It looks delicious! I wish I had some whole milk on hand!
This is my favorite desert.
I have heard of Flan before, however, never tried it! From your recipe, it looks good and it’s not overly hard to make! I have a large sweet tooth (which is probably why I’m a diabetic) and you said this is a “sweet desert” ! This means That I would most likely like it! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe with all of us! I truly do appreciate it! Thanks again, Michele 🙂
This looks delicious, and doesn’t seem that difficult to make. Thanks!
I did not know there was a Mexican & a Cuban flan. I must have had the Mexican Flan before when we ate at a Mexican restaurant – which I did like. So if the Cuban flan is better, I would love to try it. I have never made either, but I am going to PIN it. Thanks!!
Custards scare me. I have tried and tried to make a good custard, but I never get a good result- either it’s gummy or the thing curdles.
This looks amazoing and easy to make
You make this look so easy. I’m going to keep my eyes open for a flan pan, it looks like you need one to make this recipe. I’m wondering if this could be made with coconut milk as I’ve given up dairy. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve had flan in many places and liked it. Want to try your recipe. Thanks.
I’ve had this at a restaurant and is delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe, I may be ambitious enough to try to make it for my family.
Oh yummy! II love flan! I’ve never tried making it at home before but maybe I’ll get brave and give it a try. Thanks so much for the recipe.
I think I am going to give this a try but in individual servings. I have a rice cooker with a steamer basket and a few individual covered dessert dishes. My husband talks wistfully about the flan his grandmother used to make it would be a nice little surprise for him if it works out 🙂
I love Flan!! This recipe looks good enough to eat, lol. I will definitely be making this in the near future.
that looks so good
I have never tried flan before, but this looks so good and not that hard to make! I will have to make it sometime! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Never had this but it sure looks interesting. Would love to try it. I hope you put more recipes up on here. Very different.
I was introduced to Flan at Cafe Tu Tu Tango in Orlando years ago. I never knew! Now if I could just find a recipe for Tiramisu.
YUM! Looks amazing! Hope I don’t mess it up! 🙂
I’ve never had flan but this looks good!
I love flan and can’t wait to give Cuban Flan a try. Thanks for the recipe!
That’s beautiful. I think I’ve had flan only once in my life. This needs to be made stat! =)
I would love to try this at my next dinner party!
this looks delicious!
My friend from Puerto Rico used to make flan all the time! I miss it–it’s delicious!
I love flan but have never tried to make it. This is a recipe that is easy to follow. I do believe I will try and make it !
My mothers favorite dessert is Flan and I’ve always wanted to make it for her! I’ll be saving this recipe for later 🙂 Looks amazing!
this looks amazing!!!!!
Wow this looks incredibly delicious! I usually don’t like custard desserts but this one makes me want to try it.
This is Beautiful looks like a lot of work and I bet its wonderful to taste this. Thank you, Jerri Davis
Never had flan… don’t know if I would love it or hate it! It always looked kind of weird to me. This recipes makes me want to give it a go though.
I Absolutely LOVE Flan; If I Could Only Have 1 Food for the Rest of My Life than I would Pick Flan! I don’t know why I Love it So Much! It’s So Creamy but it Isn’t Too Rich, you know? I Think I will have to try this Recipe Out; there are So Many Different Variations of this Recipe! Some People Use Evaporated Milk, Some Use Cream or Half-n-Half! Some People Use Cinnamon in there Recipe, although I prefer Mine Without! I Like the Traditional Caramel Flan! I would Like to Maybe try to Make this Recipe in the Fall b/c I have a Recipe for Pumpkin Flan! I haven’t had a Flan that I didn’t Like but I prefer the Original Recipe! Your Recipe sounds Delicious and I will Let you know how it turns out when I make it! Thanks a Bunch & God Bless! Jana
Looks great! YUM!
Thank you for all the pictures and the steps for the flan. I love flan and will try and make it!!
Flan is one my top favorite desserts!! Love it!! And yours looks so delicious!
Riqusimo!!!!! I absolutely love flan. Since we don’t eat anything from a chicken (I know weird huh!) I always use quail eggs.
This looks AMAZING!!!! I have never made a flan, but I am totally inspired to try now!
This looks absolutely delicious! I’m going to have to make this sometime soon
I’ve had this only once! A lady who was Cuban that I worked with made it and brought some to work for me to try, I fell in love with it immediately but never new the recipe! Thanks so much for posting this, it will be getting made this coming weekend!
This looks amazing.My mouth is watering. I Love Flan but I have never tried to make it thinking it was extremely complicated. This looks so easy but of course getting it out of the pan will be the hard part. 🙂 But in all honestly , if it falls apart I don’ care as log as it’s cooked, I’ll eat it out of the pan with a spoon. lol
Thanks for the pics and sharing this recipe.
Carol L
That looks delicious! After my whole 30 challenge I am going to give this a try. I love flan.
Oh wow, I know my husband would love this!
ive never tried this before but boy does that look yu,mmy!
My favorite! Thanks for the recipe!
Looks delicious! I love Flan!!
comment 1.. thought it was above my skill level, comment 2…. found I had a flan pan so I was going to try this… comment 3… I tried and I was right in comment 1… UGH, I guess since I have the pans I’ll try again. It looks sooooo good. I am just not a cook.
Love flan!
YUMM !! I want this for dessert, will try to make this sometime soon
I would love to try this thanks for the recipe. I have never tried flan before but this looks fairly easy to make. I hope mine comes out as great as yours.
This looks incredibly delicious, I will have to try it, flan for my man lol
WOW! This looks incredible! Thank you for sharing,
Now I’m really excited. I looked and realized I own a flan pan and I’d never ever used it. Guess what I’m going to do. It WON”T come out like this but I hope it is at least edible.
We love flan here! Thank you for the recipe and great pictures. This sounds easy and fun to try. Going on the menu!
This looks so good! I love flan!
I think I’ll come to your house to eat this. It is above my skill level however not above my eating level.
I’ll have to share this with my mother, she loves flan. Maybe we’ll make it during my next visit.
Flan has always been one of my favorite desserts when eating out, but I’ve never tried making it at home. But this recipe looks pretty easy, so I will now give it a try!
Never tried this before, looks SO DELICIOUS !!!
Looks delicious!
Oh my, this look heavenly, I must try this recipe! thank you for sharing
Flan at home is so decadent! I wish I had seen this in time for Cinco de Mayo. Will pin it for the weekend instead! 🙂
One of my FAVORITES. I’d be timid to try it myself, but think it looks amazing!
This looks absolutely delicious! 🙂 Sounds simple enough, but it still intimidated! lol
This looks so good! I bet it would be delicious after a meal of Mexican food!
This looks so yummy! I’m going to try and make it this weekend
I love flan! This looks absolutely divine! I’ve tried to make it before and it didn’t turn out for me, I think you have to have a knack for it.
OMG this looks so delicious and fairly simple to make!
I LOVE FLAN. Although only my Puerto Rican friends have made it for me so far so this will have to be next on my list!
That looks amazing! I tried making flan once for spanish class in high school. It didn’t turn out lol.
Must comment I’ve never tried a flan! Looks delicious! I’m going to pin this and give it a try. Thank you for sharing!
I am going to have to try out this recipe.. Flan is one of my favorite desserts
This looks so yummy! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us.
I may have to try this one… it’s making me hungry
This looks great!
I love flan but have not had Cuban flan. Looks amazing! I might be brave enough to try to make it. Thanks for sharing!
This looks and sounds amazing. I have had other flans but would love to try yours.
I’ve never eaten one of these, but if it’s addictive…I’m sure it is delicious 🙂
This looks so delicious! I think I will try , thank you very much for the recipe and having it so easy to follow 🙂
This is wonderful! Flan has always been a favorite of mine, but I always assumed it was fairly difficult to make because I’ve only seen it at restaurants. Now I know how to whip up my own, and I am SO grateful!!!
I’ve always been a fan of plan. I’ve only , to date had a packaged variety of this dessert. Hopefully, now that I have a recipe I can make this treat for myself.
I love flan. Now I know how to make it myself!
I’ve never tried Flan before and I must say I’m a little intimidated by this. Hope I can pull it off with this recipe.
Oh my goodness this flan looks so good! I have always been too intimidated to try to make a custard of any kind, but seeing the step by step directions makes me want to try it. I can’t be that hard, right?
I love collecting recipes, and this looks delicious, and not too difficult to acquire. Wish me luck!
I love flan! i’ll have to try this recipe! I also love the step by step directions with pictures!
This looks amazing!
These is very similar to the Mexican flan, so easy to make and yummy.
I ALWAYS add a piece go cream cheese and make it more creamy and more yummy. You should try.
YUM!!! I haven’t made flan since 2008! A guy I dated while living in Florida taught me how! I need to get on this STAT!
My husband likes Flan I never have eaten any. I should surprise him with it one day.
This looks wonderful, so much fun too!
this looks amazing..can’t wait to make it!
This looks amazing!
I have been so curious about flan! I’ve never even tried it before but I’m interested in making it. Definitely trying this recipe.
I can’t believe the foods I think are so hard to make are very simple sometimes, this is a must try, to easy not to
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See, this is why I love reading posts! I learn something new everyday. This looks so good, but I really kind of suck in the kitchen. Especially when it has to do with boiling milk, or caramelizing anything! It actually looks like something I might be able to do….so I’m going to try it! Thank you very much for the recipe!
This sounds amazing! It brings back many memories of my childhood! I can’t wait to make this with my daughters! Thanks for sharing!
This sounds magnificent. I can’t wait to give it a try!
This looks delicious! Unfortunately the only flan I have ever had was at a restaurant one time. I’m certain it came out of a box and it was not good. I suppose that as with most things, it is probably much better made at home!
This looks so delicious and so yummy, i don’t think i have ever tried something like this.. will definitely have to give it a try 🙂 thanks for such a great post @tisonlyme143
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I have never had Flan but guess I will be trying it sounds pretty good
Thank you for this Recipe I really am happy to get it Flan is wonderful. Jerri Davis
This looks amazing!
I love flan, my mom used to make it all the time, but never got the recipe!!!! Thanks so much for posting this out for us, def will try it this weekend!!!! Thanks so much
i am drooling, i love all cuban food! thank you for sharing!!!!
Sounds and looks delicious!!
Yum!! Now i just have to get a flan pan. And some cooking skills lol
This looks so delicious and so yummy, i don’t think i have ever tried something like this.. will definitely have to give it a try 🙂 thanks for such a great post @tisonlyme143
This looks delicious. I don’t think I am skilled enough to try and make it though. I hope to find it in a restaurant.
I have only had Flan one time before. It has been a while ago, I was so glad to see this here, I had actually forgotten all about it. I will be making it soon! Have you ever added fruit to a flan?
We also call this Leche Flan.
this sounds very interesting. I would love to try it.
That looks excellent!
Looks delicious and more than nice enough to serve to guests
I can’t wait to try it!
This Looks Amazing!
this made me soooo hungry!! I am going to make it right now!
This looks really good, have a sweet tooth! I’ve never seen a “flan pan”, I’ll have to look for that, maybe I can give this a try! Thanks for the pictures, it helps a lot!
This looks delicious wow easy recipe thanks for sharing
Looks delicious. I love flan its one of my favorite dessert.
The first time I ever had flan was on a visit to California. I loved it! Now a recipe to follow-just what I’ve been looking for.
I have never had flan before, but I have heard of it. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I’d love to try it.
I have had Flan, but it probably wasn’t exactly like your recipe. It was delicious just as your must be if it is in such demand.
Looks and sounds yummy!!
This is my husbands favorite dessert. His grandmother used to make it for him all the time.
This looks delicious and I am so glad to have this recipe. I have not been a fan of flan in the past, but I do want to try this recipe and see if it will change my mind.
looks amazing
Sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
This looks delicious! I’m looking forward to more of your recipes!
This custard looks devine and doesn’t seem that difficult to make. I’m afraid if I start making this I may never stop eating it 🙂
YUMMY!!!!! Your flan looks absolutely AMAZING!!! I like it on the lighter side too…looks more attractive. I will definitely be giving this recipe a try! Thank you!!!
Yummy! I’ll have to try this sometime!
Wow you did a great job!! I love flan, so I will send this to my husband to make since he is the “dessert master”!!
My husband LOVES flan. He orders it for dessert when we go out to eat. I’ve never thought about making it until now, although I’m not sure where to get a flan pan! (I think I’ll look on Amazon). I’ll be making this for him, it sounds delish!
Thank you for this recipe. It sounds delicious!
Thank you for this recipe! It looks delicious!
The flan looks incredibly good and not too difficult to make. We’ll have to give t a try. I really like deserts and treats like flan, pudding, etc. Thanks for the recipe and Happy New Year.
this recipe sounds very delish
I absolutely love Flans. When I go to a restaurant that has them I always get one! I will have to try this recipe and see if I can make them taste as good as the ones you get at the restaurants.
I am a custard fanatic and this looks awesome! Thanks for the great recipe!
This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
This looks utterly delicious. I’m not entirely confident in my ability to pull it off, so I’ll have to see if my husband will make it for me sometime. He’s a chef, so he’s much more likely to get it right the first time. 🙂
We love flan in our family. Our family recipe is slightly different so I think I am going to try this one to see if the family can taste a difference. We are very critical when we go to restaurants and have some.
YUM! Oh my gosh – I can’t wait to try it! Though I wonder how it is different from Mexican flan? Who cares!
This looks delicious! I’ve had flan before, but I’ve never made my own. I’ll have to try this sooner rather than later. 🙂
I love flan and this one looks delicious. I’ve never been real successful wiith milk type desserts, but I may still give this a try.
Yum! Flan is one of my favorite treats. I love your flan pan, I definitely need to look into getting one.
I am so hungry for flan now!! This looks amazing and I love the step by step guide along with recipes. I will definitely be making this soon for my husband and kids.
Oh, and I don´t use cinnamon and don´t boil milks.
I just make the caramel and the rest of the ingredients goes in the blender! then to the flan mold. I use the express pot (I´m not sure how is call) for like 30-40 min or bain-marie in the stove for around 1to 1:10 hr.
Its pretty similar to the Mexican flan, but I use 1 can of evaporated milk instead of milk and my version is with 1 piece (190 gr) of cream cheese. It makes it more creamy and more tasty!!!
Should try!
You make it look way too easy… I’m going to have to try this but highly doubt I’ll be so successful!
This looks so amazing! Definitely trying this soon1 Yum
I’ve only tried making Mexican-style flans before. I didn’t even know there was a difference! This is definitely something to try out. Thanks!
I am so excited about this! My husband has been begging me to make flan and I’ll be honest–I’ve never even tasted flan. I can’t wait to try it out. It looks so yummy!
This looks so good!!!!
This looks so good, I have never made it before.
I absolutely love flan. Unfortunately, I have not had it in years and since my 3 year old is allergic to eggs…I am not sure when I will be making it. This post definitely made me miss it though.
omg this looks amazing, i love all cuban food. thanks for sharing!!!!
I am very bad with desserts but this look so good that I am gonna try it
omg elia.. this flan looks amazing.. my hubs made one a few months ago and wow it came delish.. i wanted to comment on your picadillo .. you know i never tasted that until i met my husband .. thats one of his favorite dishes. ill have to try yours soon..
I wish I could have Flan, I’m lactose intolerant 🙁 I wonder if I could do a soy substitute? Your recipe looks awesome! How cool is that! Your husband has a resturant! Lucky lady! I hope he cooks for you!
Flan is my fave dessert but I’ve never tried it.!it doesn’t look that hard, I think I’ll try it
This sounds so amazing with the shredded coconut on the side. I will be giving this a try. yum
yum! I love flan.
This flan looks so delicious. I have to try this recipe. My husband loves flan.
My husband grew up in FL. He grew up eating Cuban food, I learned to love it after we got married. Flan is one of his favorites but I’ve never made it. I will be trying your recipe, soon. Thanks for posting.
This looks amazing! I LOVE flan and I have never even attempted to make it before. This recipe looks SO good and I know my family would love it! I love that all the ingredients are already in my pantry!
This is a delcious version you have. I know that the Mexican version is thinner and less sweet. The Filipino version is thicker, sweeter, and yummier.
Oh my goodness! That looks soooo good! I haven’t had a good serving of flan in years!
I haven’t made flan in a few years. My son is allergic to eggs so, of course, flan is a little off limits. But this looks delicious!
Ohhh thanks for the recipe, this sounds YUMMY, I love Flan, especially the ones that are not as sweet. I will try this recipe.
Thanks again!
Oh my word, this looks delicious. I never ate flan until a couple years ago, an now I have to order every time I go to my favorite Mexican restaurant.
You are a brave soul. I love flan but have been terrified to try it. You make it look easy, so just maybe I might give it a try
It's so easy!!
My husband has been begging me to make Flan for years. Now I may actually do it. Thank you for the recipe.
I love flan!
Oh my pregnant lady cravings!!! I love this flan so bad. It seems similar to what my mom makes (Brazilian). Glad I get to go home in a few weeks to visit 🙂 this post totally gave me a massive craving.
This looks ah-maxing! I’ve never had Cuban flan. I will most definitely be trying this!
That looks delicious but I’m not sure I’d be able to make it like you do.
I love your recipes! they all look really good! Hoping to try them all out eventually 🙂
I love flan! Cuban flan, any kind of flan! This looks like a delicious recipe and I can’t wait to try it.
It's so big o.O Is flan usually cake-sized? I am used to restaurant single-serve portions =3
This looks amazing. I’ve only had Mexican flan, so I’d love to try this version! Ooh, my mouth is watering!
Wow! Thanks for this. I’m going to try it.
This looks really good. I’ve never tried flan so I’m gonna try and make this. thanks for the recipe and step by step instructions !
OMG! it looks so yummy and delicious! I wanna these sweet desert at home too! thank for sharing!
I was born in Cuba and I love flan. This is a different recipe from my Mom and I am going to try it for Sunday’s dessert. Thank you!
That looks amazing…I stink at cooking anything though, wonder if I could pull that off?
I wouldn’t honestly try to do this recipe at home,because I would be afraid I would mess it up.I do love flan though!
I have never tried flan, looks fun though and not too hard to make. Thanks.
i have tried mexican flan and didnt care for it but this sounds really good! i think it would be sweeter than the mexican kind, which i would like.
Oh and refrigerate!! It taste best cold! 🙂
I actually used a glass pie dish a few time and it worked great. I caramelized the sugar in a pot and poured it in. The “only” tricky part is separating the flan from the pie dish at the end but nothing a little knife work and jiggling wont fix.Try it,it’s sooooo good! The only recommendation I can give you when making it,don’t over mix all ingredients. Mix enough where they appear as one,if possible mix by hand with a whisk 🙂
That looks fabulous! Ok, this is probably a dumb question, but can you make it in something other than a “flan pan”? I would love to give this a try!
It’s really easy once you get a hang of it. The hardest part is nailing down the caramelized sugar. 🙂 Thanks! It’s sooo yummy!
You make it sound so easy, but I know I’d mess it up! Looks so elegant!