nationwide · Spain
Flan
A baked egg custard set in a mould lined with liquid caramel, then inverted so the caramel becomes a sauce. Descended from Roman egg custards and refined in medieval Iberia, it became one of Spain's most ubiquitous everyday desserts.
Approximate, per 1 individual flan (~120g). Values vary by recipe and portion.
Where it comes from
A baked egg custard set in a mould lined with liquid caramel, then inverted so the caramel becomes a sauce. Descended from Roman egg custards and refined in medieval Iberia, it became one of Spain's most ubiquitous everyday desserts. The classic flan de huevo is a fixture of home kitchens and menu del dia lists nationwide.
Where to eat Flan
0 restaurants worldwide serve it.
The variants
Flan de huevo
The classic egg-and-milk version with caramel.
Flan de queso
Enriched with cream cheese for a denser texture.
Flan de cafe
Custard flavoured with coffee.
Cook it yourself
- Flan
This silky baked egg custard turns simple pantry staples into something quietly luxurious, its bittersweet caramel pooling over the top the moment you turn it out. The magic is in the contrast between the soft, wobbling custard and the dark, faintly burnt caramel.