Exquisite Pumpkin Flan with Brown Sugar Crust
Savor the delicate flavors of this pumpkin flan with a decadent brown sugar crust. A delightful dessert perfect for any occasion, this creamy treat is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
Ingredients
For the flan | |
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| ½ | cup brown sugar |
| 5 | eggs |
| 1 | cup pumpkin puree |
| ⅔ | cup granulated sugar |
| 1 | dash salt |
| 2 | teaspoons cinnamon |
| ¼ | teaspoon nutmeg |
| 2 | milk |
| 1 | cup heavy cream |
| 1 ½ | teaspoons vanilla |
Instructions
For baking the flan | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. |
| 2. | Evenly sprinkle half of the brown sugar on the bottom of 8 half-cup ramekins or individual flan dishes. |
| 3. | Using a mixer, beat the eggs. Add the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. |
| 4. | Stir in the milk, heavy cream, and vanilla. |
| 5. | Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared baking dishes. |
| 6. | Create a water bath by placing the baking dishes in a large baking pan filled with water, reaching halfway up the sides of the flan dishes. |
| 7. | Bake for 1 hour then remove from the oven. |
| 8. | Take the flans out of the water bath and let them cool for at least 15 minutes. |
| 9. | At this stage, the flans can be refrigerated for later use. |
| 10. | When ready to serve, preheat the oven to broil. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar on top of the flans. |
| 11. | Place them under the broiler for a couple of minutes or until the sugar is nicely browned. |
| 12. | Serve and enjoy the delightful flavors of this exquisite pumpkin flan. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 311.9 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Fat | 16.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 30.5 g |
Published on Aug 12, 2024 by Luminița