This rich custard dessert is Mexico's version of France's creme brulee, or Creme Caramel.
Basic flan is an egg custard baked in it's own caramel sauce.
When the flan is served, the sauce runs over the dish creating a sweet contrast to the egg filled custard. Flan is always served as a wiggly, jiggly treat. Traditionally, it is served from one large mold and individual servings are sliced off. A good flan will have the consistency of Jell-O and the texture of a thick custard. Variations on flan are easy to learn once you have mastered the basic recipe.