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

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:

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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