7 Absolutely Irresistible Mexican Flan Recipes

Flan Mexicano (Mexican Flan)

"This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, who is from Durango, Mexico," says recipe creator Amy Shurts. "I had to beg her for years to give this recipe to me. Finally, she gave it to me for Christmas."

Original Mexican Flan Napolitano

This six-ingredient flan made with pantry staples (sweetened condensed milk, sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, cream cheese, and vanilla extract) is steamed instead of baked.

Chocolate Caramel Flan Cake

"This cake layered with caramel, flan, and chocolate cake is sure to be a hit," according to recipe creator Sherbear1. "You can find this cake in most Mexican bakeries. The first time I tried it, I knew I had to find a good recipe. Finally after much pleading the woman gave it to me!"

Flan

Make this decadent dessert with just three easy-to-find ingredients: sugar, eggs, and milk. Recipe creator Bobby Kleinveld calls it "the best dessert ever invented."

Mexican Flan Cakes

What's the secret ingredient in this irresistible twist on traditional flan? A package of spice cake mix. Sweetened condensed milk and dulce de leche add a rich creaminess that everyone will love.

• How to Make Dulce de Leche

Flan de Queso (Cream Cheese Flan)

"This is my favorite recipe, learned from my mother," says recipe creator damaris. "People love it and ask me for the recipe every time they try it, so here it is."

• Luscious Cream Cheese Desserts

Baked Flan

"This is an awesome recipe for flan," raves reviewer Barbara V. "It was easy to make and well worth it! It came out better than any store bought flan I've ever bought!!!"

More Inspiration

Hungry for more? Check out our collections of Flan Recipes and Mexican Desserts next.

• Chef John's Cheesecake Flan
• Pina Colada Flan
• Super Easy Cream Cheese Flan