{"product_id":"flanera-cubana-1-qt","title":"Flanera Cubana — Stainless Steel Flan Mold with Lid, 1 qt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe flanera is the one piece of equipment that separates a real Cuban flan from a wobbly imitation — a sealed stainless steel mold that holds caramel on the bottom and custard on top through a long water bath without letting a drop of steam in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1-quart flanera is built in the classic Cuban kitchen format: heavy-gauge stainless steel, locking lid with side clamps, and a smooth interior that releases cleanly when you invert it onto the serving plate. Sized for a standard 6-egg flan recipe — enough for 8 to 10 dessert portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flan de leche, flan de coco, flan de queso, natilla set in individual ramekins, and tocino de cielo. Also used for steamed puddings and budín de pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most Cuban-American households inherit their flanera — abuela's flanera, the one with the slightly dented lid that has produced every Noche Buena dessert for thirty years. Buying your first one is a small rite of passage, usually triggered by hosting your first holiday meal away from family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs With:\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy roasting pan for the baño de María, a fine-mesh strainer for the custard, and Cuban espresso served alongside the finished flan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePantry Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holiday staple and cultural marker — pulled out for Noche Buena, Mother's Day, and birthdays, then washed and stored until the next occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips nationwide. Hard to find outside South Florida Latin kitchen supply shops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cuban Food Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50173220749629,"sku":"BC3658","price":14.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/1013\/7917\/files\/Flanera1.qt.jpg?v=1747071293","url":"https:\/\/cubanfoodmarket.com\/products\/flanera-cubana-1-qt","provider":"CubanFoodMarket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}