flan

/flæn/
noun
  1. A sweet dessert made with eggs, milk, and sugar, baked with caramel on top.
    • She learned to make flan from a recipe her aunt brought from Mexico.
    • The restaurant's flan was so smooth and rich that I ordered a second slice.
    • For dessert, my grandmother served a creamy flan with a golden caramel sauce.
  2. An open pastry or sponge cake filled with fruit, custard, or other sweet or savory ingredients.
    • The fruit flan was topped with fresh kiwi, blueberries, and a glaze.
    • The bakery sells a delicious strawberry flan with a buttery crust.
    • For the party, he made a savory flan with cheese and mushrooms.
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