Jesusquesillo Flan

Flan is a custard-based dessert topped with a layer of caramel sauce. Once baked, the flan is chilled and then inverted onto a platter before serving. Flan has been a staple dessert in Latin cuisine since the Spanish brought it to Mexico in 1518 during the Spanish occupation. It gained popularity quickly, and new flavors of flan — including chocolate, coconut, pineapple, and coffee — were created. Soon, the love for flan spread throughout Latin America and it remains a beloved recipe.