10 recipes for homemade flan like grandma's: from the classic egg and caramel to the Parisian one

Tuesday 7 October 2025 15:30 - Mirella Mendonça
10 recipes for homemade flan like grandma's: from the classic egg and caramel to the Parisian one

Few things have as much evocative power as the aroma of a freshly made flan coming out of grandma's kitchen. This simple, unpretentious dessert has survived entire generations and still manages to leave everyone speechless with the first spoonful. With its glossy caramel and quivering texture, flan was never just a sweet treat: it's the perfect excuse to fight over who gets the last spoonful.

With that in mind, we've gathered 10 versions that bring back the same old flavor, oblivious to fads and viral recipes, but that also allow for a twist to surprise. From the classic egg and caramel to milk, coconut, Parisian or chocolate, each recipe is an express ticket to childhood, without filters or embellishments.


These are our proposals:

Ultra-creamy pastry flan - flan pâtissier

Looking for a sublime and foolproof homemade French flan pâtissier recipe? Look no further: this recipe will allow you to easily prepare a traditional dessert with guaranteed success. This creamy flan is easy to make and will delight the taste...


Marbled flan without crust, super easy to make for a guaranteed wow effect

Want a dessert that's as pretty as it is delicious without spending hours on it? We've got just what you need with this marbled flan without crust ! Ultra-easy to prepare, it's a real eye-catcher with its pretty chocolate marbling that's sure to...


Skyr flan, light and super easy to make!

Looking for a light dessert without the fuss? This skyr flan is just what you need! With just a few ingredients and a turn in the oven, you get a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture reminiscent of childhood desserts, but in a lighter version. The...


Lactose-free custard flan

A authentic but lactose-free dessert alternative to this creamy dessert for those who wish to avoid dairy products. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and vanilla flavor, this custard flan is uncompromising on pleasure.


Ultra creamy chocolate flan

We love this delicious and comforting dessert that reminds us of our childhood. At Petitchef, we were all addicted to the classic ultra creamy vanilla flan, but that was without having tried this chocolate version ! We guarantee that it will be...


Microwave flan: a quick and easy last-minute dessert

Did you forget to plan a dessert but your taste buds are tingling at the end of your meal? No worries, just grab some eggs, sweetened condensed milk, and regular milk, mix them together, and cook in the microwave! This recipe allows you to whip up an...


Microwave coconut flan in 8 minutes

In the category of the fastest desserts in the world, we present this coconut flan! Prepared in 2 minutes and then cooked for 8 minutes in the microwave, you calculated it right: we guarantee a dessert in just 10 minutes! This recipe is perfect to keep...


Condensed milk flan

An ultra-smooth flan topped with a delicious caramel :-)


Chocolate flan (gluten-free)

For an extra light cake, let yourself be tempted by this chocolate flan! Be careful, it's so light that you can eat it without hunger! A very easy recipe to make, with a good chocolate flavor and guaranteed gluten-free. Indeed, there's no need for...


Vanilla flan cake

We guarantee you won't be disappointed with dessert with this wonderful vanilla flan cake! A fabulous dessert made of two layers: a flan and a cake. The surprise? As soon as you unmold it, the caramel will flow all around the cake below, which will...


Mirella MendonçaMirella Mendonça
I am the editorial manager at Petitchef (Portugal and Brazil) and a huge enthusiast of travel and world cuisine, always in search of new flavors and experiences. However, as much as I love exploring the delights of different cultures, my mom's cooking will always be my favorite — with that unique flavor that only she can create.

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