1
a
: an open pie containing any of various sweet or savory fillings
b
: custard baked with a caramel glaze
2
: the metal disk of a coin, token, or medal as distinguished from the design and lettering stamped on it
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One thing not to miss for sure, though, is his flan, made with his mother’s recipe.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
In fact, there are recipes for flan that include tequila añejo in the custard or in the caramel sauce that forms at the bottom of the flan.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The flan, like my banana bread, is made with cinnamon and other warm spices.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Once the shop’s rhythm is established croissants, fruit and flan tarts and more will be added to the buy, box, bring-home menu.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
In fact, there are recipes for flan that include tequila añejo in the custard or in the caramel sauce that forms at the bottom of the flan.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The flan, like my banana bread, is made with cinnamon and other warm spices.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Once the shop’s rhythm is established croissants, fruit and flan tarts and more will be added to the buy, box, bring-home menu.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
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“Flan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flan. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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