Authentic Mexican Flan Recipe From My Durango Mother-in-Law

I was given this Mexican flan recipe by my mother in law who is from Durango, Mexico. I had to beg her for years, and she finally gave it to me one Christmas. This original dessert custard recipe calls for pure vanilla, but I like to add orange zest, a small change I learned to appreciate through my own hands-on cooking experience. The flan is made using whole eggs, condensed milk, and evaporated milk, then covered with simple light sugar syrup. It is also made using cream cheese or coconut for a different taste and texture, while staying true to … Read more