Vote. This flan de leche recipe is delicate in flavor and texture, kissed with cinnamon, and hugged by caramel—not to mention the simplicity of ingredients and ease of making it. I am posting this Traditional Flan recipe today in honor of Mother’s Day, as it is my mom’s favorite dessert. This post is also available in Spanish. Results: Print. Flan is very popular in Latin America and Spain. It's THE perfect … Flan de Leche (Traditional Flan) By Erica Dinho 19 Comments.