Flan is a custard often served in Spain and Latin American countries, but the dish actually originated in ancient Rome. Recipes for flan spread throughout Europe and then to the Americas along ...

Holding both the plate and flan tin tightly together, give a small shake. The custard should then drop down on to the plate. Pour any caramel in the dish over the custard. If the custard is ...

Also, be sure the caramel doesn't crystallize and that the flan releases from the dish when it's flipped over. Making custard can be tricky, but Food & Wine's guide has all the tips you need to ...