Definitions
- A dessert made with a sweet pastry crust and a filling of sweetened custard. - A dish that can be served hot or cold, often topped with caramel sauce or whipped cream. - A type of custard that is baked in a water bath to create a smooth and creamy texture.
- A sweet dessert made from milk, sugar, and a thickening agent such as cornstarch or flour. - A dish that can be served hot or cold, often flavored with chocolate, vanilla, or fruit. - A type of custard that is cooked on the stove and then chilled to create a thick and creamy texture.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are sweet desserts.
- 2Both can be served hot or cold.
- 3Both have a creamy texture.
- 4Both can be flavored with various ingredients.
- 5Both are popular desserts in many cultures.
What is the difference?
- 1Ingredients: Flan is typically made with eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla, while pudding is made with milk, sugar, and a thickening agent such as cornstarch or flour.
- 2Texture: Flan has a smooth and silky texture, while pudding is thicker and more custard-like.
- 3Cooking method: Flan is baked in a water bath, while pudding is cooked on the stove.
- 4Flavor: Flan is often flavored with vanilla or caramel, while pudding can be flavored with chocolate, fruit, or other ingredients.
Remember this!
Flan and pudding are both sweet desserts with a creamy texture that can be served hot or cold. However, the difference between flan and pudding is their ingredients, texture, cooking method, flavor, and origin. Flan is typically made with eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla, and has a smooth and silky texture. It is baked in a water bath and often flavored with vanilla or caramel. On the other hand, pudding is made with milk, sugar, and a thickening agent such as cornstarch or flour, and has a thicker, custard-like texture. It is cooked on the stove and can be flavored with chocolate, fruit, or other ingredients. Flan has its roots in Spanish and Latin American cuisine, while pudding is a traditional British dessert.
