While crema volteada and flan are quite similar, the main differences lie in the ingredients, texture, and regional variations. Crema volteada is typically richer and creamier due to the use of both evaporated and sweetened condensed milk, whereas flan has more variations and can range from light and delicate to dense, depending on the recipe and country of origin. It is the dense creaminess that I love about crema volteada.