Top 5 Creme Caramel or Flan Recipes

https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/06/19/top-5-creme-caramel-flan-recipes/

1 - Leche Flan

Image removed for printing

I love making leche flan ever since learning how to make it from my family's live in helper Del. She showed me how to make this delicious custardy dessert and how to make it in llanera just like they do in the Philippines.

2 - Coconut Creme Caramel

Image removed for printing

This recipe comes from Brazil from the lovely Chef Cristina Nascimento of Keentown Brazilian Catering. When I first tried this I swooned and asked her for the recipe which she kindly shared. And seriously, adding coconut to a flan is only a positive!

3 - Creme Caramel

Image removed for printing

We all love a classic creme caramel as it's silky smooth and creamy. I'll show you how to make a fancy version with pretty decorations!

4 - Flan Chocolate Cake

Image removed for printing

This dessert has flan on top and chocolate cake on the bottom. It is also what people call a magic cake as the cake batter and the sauce separate to create two cakes when baking!

5 - Pumpkin Pie Flan

Image removed for printing

I know people moan and groan at the idea of pumpkin pie spice but I feel like they're missing out on gorgeous, warm spicy flavours. And this flan is made with pumpkin pie spices and pumpkin too!

So tell me Dear Reader, do you like creme caramel or flan? Which dessert from these 5 appeals to you the most?


Did you make this?

© Lorraine Elliott