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Flan de Calabaza

Flan de Calabaza

Flan de Calabaza is a rich and creamy pumpkin-infused custard topped with a smooth caramel layer, blending traditional flan flavors with the warmth of fall spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Latin American
Servings 8
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mold or Baking Dish
  • Blender
  • Large Baking Pan (for bain marie)
  • Knife
  • Peeler (if using fresh pumpkin)

Ingredients
  

  • White or Brown Sugar (for caramel)
  • Fresh Pumpkin or Canned Pumpkin Puree
  • 12 ounce can Evaporated Milk
  • Condensed Milk
  • Vanilla Extract
  • 5 eggs
  • Cinnamon
  • Allspice

Instructions
 

  • Heat sugar over medium-high heat, stirring until melted. Carefully pour into your mold.
  • If using fresh pumpkin, peel and cut into ½ inch cubes, and cook until tender. Skip if using canned pumpkin puree.
  • Blend pumpkin, evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla, eggs, cinnamon, and allspice.
  • Pour the mixture into the mold. Place mold in a large baking pan and fill the pan with water to create a bain marie.
  • Bake in the oven for 1 hour.
  • Cool the flan, loosen it from the mold with a knife, and shake gently.
  • Place a large, deep dish over the mold and quickly flip to unmold the flan.

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Notes

  • Sugar for Caramel:While white sugar is traditional for making caramel, using brown sugar can add a deeper, molasses-like flavor. Remember, brown sugar will result in a darker caramel but won't affect the overall taste negatively.
  • Pumpkin Choices:Fresh pumpkin provides a more authentic flavor, but canned pumpkin puree is a convenient and equally tasty alternative. Ensure the canned variety is pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added spices and sugar.
  • Blending Ingredients:No specific order is required when blending the ingredients, but ensure they are blended until smooth for a consistent texture in the flan.
  • Bain Marie Technique: The water bath (bain marie) is crucial for even cooking and a smooth texture. The water should come halfway up the sides of the mold.
Nutrition Facts
The following nutrition facts are approximated per serving.
  • Calories: 300-350
  • Protein: Approx. 6g
  • Carbohydrates: Approx. 50g
  • Fat: Approx. 10g
  • Sodium: Approx. 70mg
  • Sugar: Approx. 45g
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