Flan

Flan is a very popular dessert in many Spanish-speaking countries, as well as in Portugal, where it is known as “pudim”. Flan recipes have been around for centuries, and the dish has evolved over time to become the delicious treat that we know and love today.

The earliest known recipe for flan dates back to the Roman Empire, where it was known as “flado”. This early version of the dish was made with a mixture of eggs, honey, and flour, and was cooked in a clay pot.

Over the centuries, flan recipes changed and evolved to include different ingredients and cooking methods. For example, in the Middle Ages, cream was often used in place of eggs, and the dish was cooked in a pastry crust.

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Recipes

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Chocoflan

  • butter
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • butter
  • buttermilk
  • evaporated milk
  • cocoa powder
  • all purpose flour
  • cajeta
  • pecan
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • egg
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • cream cheese
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Dulce de Leche Chocoflan

  • CHOCOLATE CAKE
  • nonstick spray
  • sugar
  • baking soda
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • coffee
  • buttermilk
  • cocoa powder
  • baking powder
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • butter
  • FLAN
  • evaporated milk
  • dulce de leche
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • cream cheese
  • egg
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Grilled Flank Steak With Worcestershire Butter

  • STEAK
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • basil
  • coconut palm sugar
  • lemon juice
  • jalapeño
  • flank steak
  • chive
  • worcestershire sauce
  • garlic
  • plum tomato
  • green onion
  • thyme
  • WORCESTERSHIRE BUTTER
  • lemon zest
  • thyme
  • chive
  • garlic
  • butter
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • worcestershire sauce
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Bloody Mary Flank Steak

  • vegetable juice
  • lemon juice
  • horseradish
  • worcestershire sauce
  • celery seed
  • black pepper
  • hot sauce
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • flank steak
  • vodka
  • garlic
  • olive oil
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Reversed Impossible Chocolate Flan

  • CAKE BATTER
  • nonstick spray
  • white vinegar
  • coconut extract
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • coconut milk
  • sugar
  • CUSTARD
  • vanilla extract
  • evaporated milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • dutch process cocoa powder
  • egg
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Zucchini Flan

  • basil
  • salt
  • thyme
  • zucchini
  • nutmeg
  • butter
  • milk
  • cheese
  • egg
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Cheesecake Flan

  • vanilla extract
  • evaporated milk
  • milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • cream cheese
  • water
  • sugar
  • egg
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Pumpkin Flan

  • vanilla extract
  • cinnamon
  • butternut squash
  • pumpkin
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • sugar
  • salt
  • egg
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Dry-Rubbed Flank Steak with Grilled Corn Salsa

  • salt
  • cilantro
  • ancho chile
  • paprika
  • cayenne pepper
  • english mustard powder
  • garlic
  • jalapeño
  • cherry tomato
  • flank steak
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • lime juice
  • onion
  • light brown sugar
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • corn
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Tangerine Flan

  • CUSTARD
  • tangerine segment
  • rosemary
  • tangerine juice
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • bay leaf
  • egg
  • CARAMEL
  • tangerine juice
  • sugar
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Caramel Rice Flan

  • butter
  • lemon zest
  • cardamom
  • sugar
  • salt
  • cardamom
  • ch cinnamon
  • egg yolk
  • arborio rice
  • egg
  • heavy cream
  • milk
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Blood Orange Flan

  • CUSTARD
  • lemon peel
  • blood orange juice
  • coriander seed
  • fennel seed
  • sugar
  • half
  • vanilla extract
  • blood orange peel
  • egg
  • cardamom
  • BLOOD ORANGE CARAMEL SAUCE (OPTIONAL)
  • blood orange juice
  • sugar
  • CARAMEL LAYER
  • sugar
  • blood orange juice
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Chocoflan

  • berry
  • powdered sugar
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • baking soda
  • buttermilk
  • cocoa powder
  • salt
  • butter
  • evaporated milk
  • all purpose flour
  • pecan
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • tequila
  • triple sec
  • baking powder
  • cream cheese
  • egg
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Chili-Lime Flank Steak

  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • chili powder
  • light brown sugar
  • chipotle chile powder
  • cumin
  • lime
  • flank steak
  • thyme
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Cheese Flan

  • berry
  • sugar
  • milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla
  • egg
  • cream cheese
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Grilled Teriyaki Flank Steak

  • ginger
  • honey
  • flank steak
  • pineapple
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • garlic
  • apple cider vinegar
  • olive oil
  • shallot
  • pineapple juice
  • soy sauce
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Coconut Flan

  • SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
  • cheesecloth layer
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • coconut milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • coconut flake
  • salt
  • egg
  • evaporated milk
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Jamaican Jerk Flank Steak

  • onion
  • oil
  • allspice
  • black pepper
  • green onion
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • parsley
  • garlic
  • chile pepper
  • flank steak
  • brown sugar
  • dark rum
  • lime juice
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
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Cheesecake Flan

  • special equipment
  • lemon juice
  • vanilla extract
  • evaporated milk
  • milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • cream cheese
  • water
  • sugar
  • egg
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Antipasti-Stuffed Flank Steak

  • salt
  • salt
  • basil
  • parsley
  • honey
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • flank steak
  • olive oil
  • red pepper flake
  • red wine vinegar
  • mozzarella cheese
  • marinated mushroom
  • red pepper
  • deli ham
  • genoa salami
  • hot pickled cherry pepper
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Mexican Flan

  • evaporated milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • vanilla
  • sugar
  • cream cheese
  • egg
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Artichoke Flans with a Mozzarella Core

  • shallot
  • pumpkin
  • egg
  • mozzarella cheese
  • artichoke
  • null bread crumb
  • null broth
  • null butter
  • nullc cream
  • nullc parmigiano reggiano pdo cheese
  • null olive oil
  • null garlic
  • nulloz ginger
  • null parsley
  • null salt
  • null thyme
  • null white wine
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Asian Grilled Flank Steak

  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • fish sauce
  • salt
  • sriracha
  • lime
  • soy sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • maple syrup
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • flank steak
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Cheesecake Flan

  • vanilla extract
  • evaporated milk
  • milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • cream cheese
  • water
  • sugar
  • egg
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Flan

  • evaporated milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • cream cheese
  • water
  • sugar
  • vanilla
  • egg
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Flan Recipe

  • evaporated milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • bourbon
  • vanilla extract
  • fl
  • salt
  • fl water
  • egg
  • sugar
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Buffalo Flank Steak

  • salt
  • buffalo flank steak
  • cilantro
  • garlic
  • lime
  • poblano pepper
  • red pepper
  • poblano pepper
  • onion
  • onion
  • yellow pepper
  • soy sauce
  • goat cheese
  • canola oil
  • garlic
  • herbs cilantro
  • chile powder
  • avocado
  • dark beer
  • goat cheese guacamole
  • flour tortilla
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Caramel Key Lime Flan

  • orange liqueur
  • egg yolk
  • milk
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • key lime juice
  • salt
  • key lime zest
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • water
  • egg
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Chocolate Flan with Toffee Popcorn

  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • popcorn kernel
  • light brown sugar
  • peanut
  • baking soda
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • milk
  • dark corn syrup
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • vanilla bean
  • sugar
  • butter
  • eggs large egg yolk
  • bittersweet chocolate chip
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Chimichurri Flank Steak

  • grapeseed oil
  • salt
  • black bean
  • olive oil
  • parsley
  • cilantro
  • dijon mustard
  • grapeseed oil
  • salt
  • watercress
  • garlic
  • egg yolk
  • jalapeño
  • shallot
  • onion
  • grain rice
  • red pepper flake
  • black pepper
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • tomato
  • red wine vinegar
  • lemon juice
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • oregano
  • honey
  • lime juice
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • vegetable stock
  • flank steak

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
sugar
egg
flank steak
garlic
vanilla extract
olive oil
butter
milk
sweetened condensed milk
evaporated milk
black pepper
onion
water
cinnamon
egg yolk
cilantro
cream cheese
lime juice
worcestershire sauce
soy sauce
vegetable oil
green onion
thyme
shallot
lemon juice
cumin
heavy cream
ginger
basil
parsley
brown sugar
pepper
all purpose flour
baking soda
light brown sugar
half
oregano
dijon mustard
tomato
cocoa powder
baking powder
jalapeño
chive
honey
lime
red pepper flake
buttermilk
pecan
lemon zest
nutmeg
mint
rosemary
cardamom
oil
blood orange juice
chili powder
vanilla
orange juice
red wine vinegar
orange
mozzarella cheese
balsamic vinegar
bread crumb
prosciutto
condensed milk
sriracha
nonstick spray
coconut milk
pumpkin
cayenne pepper
coriander
almond
whipping cream
tangerine juice
ch cinnamon
bittersweet chocolate
coriander seed
berry
pineapple juice
allspice
red pepper
avocado
brandy
granny smith apple
parmesan cheese
fish sauce
grill heat
orange zest
watercress
sesame oil
bourbon
canola oil
poblano pepper
sesame seed
grapeseed oil
cajeta
lime zest
dulce de leche
coffee
coconut palm sugar
plum tomato
vegetable juice
horseradish
celery seed
hot sauce
onion powder
vodka
cheddar cheese
white vinegar
coconut extract
dutch process cocoa powder
zucchini
cheese
butternut squash
pumpkin pie spice
ancho chile
paprika
english mustard powder
cherry tomato
corn
tangerine segment
bay leaf
gluten dessert pastry shell
applesauce
yogurt
sweet potato
arborio rice
new mexican chili powder
star anise
pepita
black peppercorn
peach juice
parsley flake
lemon peel
fennel seed
blood orange peel
powdered sugar
tequila
triple sec
chipotle chile powder
chicken broth
mushroom
herb
pineapple
apple cider vinegar
sazon goya
beer
cheesecloth layer
coconut flake
chile pepper
dark rum
lemon
stone mustard
whiskey
chimichurri sauce
chimichurri sauce serve
special equipment
marinated mushroom
deli ham
genoa salami
hot pickled cherry pepper
flank
rice vinegar
yucca root
beef flank steak
yellow corn
maldon salt
artichoke
null bread crumb
null broth
null butter
nullc cream
nullc parmigiano reggiano pdo cheese
null olive oil
null garlic
nulloz ginger
null parsley
null salt
null thyme
null white wine
italian fontina cheese
green olife
maple syrup
cherry
almond extract
cherry extract
flan
direct type
italian parsley
salami
italian fontina
teriyaki sauce
ligurian pesto
pine nut
new orleans olive salad
capicola
mortadella
provolone cheese
ancho chili powder
poblano
pepper jack cheese
bitter green
sherry vinegar
champagne grape
blue cheese
almond milk
red wine
tawny port
half cream
caramelized sugar syrup
bread
balsamic
herbes de provence
radish
zone indirect type
mojo sauce
spinach
gorgonzola
calabrian chili
dandelion green
peach
tomato paste
anchovy
fl
fl water
rice wine vinegar
buffalo flank steak
yellow pepper
goat cheese
herbs cilantro
chile powder
dark beer
goat cheese guacamole
flour tortilla
orange liqueur
key lime juice
key lime zest
chile flake
veal flank steak
coronado dulce de leche
the tomatoes oil
caramel
espresso
kahlua
chocolate
popcorn kernel
peanut
dark corn syrup
vanilla bean
eggs large egg yolk
bittersweet chocolate chip
yolk
asian salad kit
chinese spice
hoisin sauce
cooking spray
smoked sweet paprika
cumin seed
pistachio
cashew
mayonnaise
black bean
grain rice
vegetable stock

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • egg 48%
  • sugar 45%

Common Ingredients

  • vanilla extract 29%
  • salt 26%
  • milk 23%

Usual Ingredients

  • evaporated milk 20%
  • sweetened condensed milk 20%
  • water 20%
  • butter 14%
  • egg yolk 14%

Rarey Ingredients

  • cinnamon 9%
  • cream cheese 9%
  • heavy cream 9%