Caramel-Coated Pumpkin Flan

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Caramel-Coated Pumpkin Flan
45 min.
10
532kcal

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Indulge in the luxurious flavors of our Caramel-Coated Pumpkin Flan, a delightful dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends! This enchanting dish combines the rich creaminess of flan with the warm spices of pumpkin pie, making it a perfect treat for any occasion, especially during the fall season.

Not only is this recipe vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also brings a touch of elegance to your table with its stunning presentation. The golden caramel glaze adds a sweet sophistication that complements the velvety pumpkin custard, while the frosted grapes around the flan provide a refreshing contrast in both flavor and texture.

With just 45 minutes of hands-on prep time, this delectable dessert serves 10 and boasts a satisfying 532 calories per serving. The heavenly blend of cinnamon, ginger, and allspice will tantalize your taste buds, creating a memorable experience for all who partake. Plus, with the option to make it ahead of time, you’ll have more moments to enjoy with your guests.

So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a dessert that will transport you to the cozy vibes of autumn. Whether it’s a festive gathering or a sweet finale to a weeknight dinner, this Caramel-Coated Pumpkin Flan will undoubtedly become a favorite in your recipe repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce pumpkin puree pure canned
  • tablespoons t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • large egg yolk 
  • large eggs 
  • 10 servings grapes 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger 
  • cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • cup sugar 
  • 14 ounce condensed milk sweetened canned
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water in small saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush. Boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides and swirling pan, about 12 minutes. Immediately pour caramel into 7- to 8-cup soufflé dish (7 1/2x3 1/2 inches), tilting and rotating dish to coat bottom and 2 inches up sides thickly.
  3. Place dish in 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
  4. Whisk pumpkin, condensed milk, sugar, and spices in large bowl to blend.
  5. Whisk in eggs and yolks, then cream and vanilla.
  6. Pour custard into prepared dish.
  7. Pour enough hot water into baking pan to come 1 1/2 inches up sides of dish.
  8. Bake flan until deep brown on top and firmly set in center and blade of small sharp knife inserted into center comes out clean, about 2 hours 10 minutes.
  9. Remove flan from water; cool 1 hour. Refrigerate uncovered until very cold, at least 6 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
  10. Cut around flan to loosen.
  11. Place platter on flan dish. Holding platter and flan dish together, invert, allowing flan to settle onto platter. Scrape out any caramel syrup remaining in dish and drizzle over flan. Surround flan with frosted grapes.
  12. Cut flan into wedges; serve with grapes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories532kcal
Protein6.91%
Fat40.42%
Carbs52.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.71
Glycemic Load
37.11
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.080869581388%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:531.95kcal
26.6%
Fat:24.76g
38.09%
Saturated Fat:14.55g
90.91%
Carbohydrates:72.59g
24.2%
Net Carbohydrates:69.93g
25.43%
Sugar:66.44g
73.82%
Cholesterol:215.12mg
71.71%
Sodium:101.24mg
4.4%
Alcohol:0.28g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:9.52g
19.05%
Vitamin A:7714.85IU
154.3%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.32%
Vitamin K:27.27µg
25.97%
Selenium:17.88µg
25.54%
Phosphorus:235.29mg
23.53%
Calcium:195.61mg
19.56%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.6%
Potassium:567.75mg
16.22%
Copper:0.24mg
12.21%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.69%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.55%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.86%
Vitamin D:1.61µg
10.72%
Fiber:2.66g
10.64%
Vitamin E:1.59mg
10.6%
Iron:1.84mg
10.21%
Vitamin B12:0.56µg
9.36%
Magnesium:36.53mg
9.13%
Vitamin C:7.19mg
8.72%
Folate:33.36µg
8.34%
Zinc:1.09mg
7.25%
Vitamin B3:0.57mg
2.84%
Source:Epicurious