Pumpkin Flan: Indulgent Twist on a Classic Dessert at Home
Pumpkin Flan is a delectable dessert that offers a rich twist on the traditional flan, combining the flavors of pumpkin and sweet caramel for a truly indulgent experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup of sugar until golden brown, then pour into a round flan mold.
- In a blender, combine pumpkin puree, remaining sugar, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the flan mold over the caramel.
- Place the flan mold in a larger baking dish and fill it with water halfway up the sides of the mold.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set. Let cool before refrigerating.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan and invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
- For an extra touch, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Ensure the caramel is not too dark to avoid a bitter taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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