Caramelized Orange Pumpkin Flan

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Caramelized Orange Pumpkin Flan
375 min.
12
205kcal

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Caramelized Orange Pumpkin Flan: A Dessert Experience

Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Caramelized Orange Pumpkin Flan. This exquisite dessert is not only a treat for your taste buds but also caters to a wide range of dietary preferences. As a vegetarian and gluten-free option, it ensures that everyone can enjoy its rich, comforting flavors.

With a preparation time of 375 minutes, this recipe may require a bit of patience, but the end result is well worth the effort. Serving 12 individuals, it's perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or simply treating your family to an extraordinary dessert. Each serving contains approximately 205 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

The star of this recipe is the homemade pumpkin puree, which adds a unique twist to the classic flan. The combination of orange zest and pumpkin, encased in a caramelized sugar coating, creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your guests in awe. The use of spices like allspice and mace or nutmeg adds an extra layer of warmth and depth, making this dessert a memorable experience.

Requiring only a handful of ingredients and basic equipment like a bowl, frying pan, and oven, this recipe is accessible to both novice bakers and seasoned chefs. The process of caramelizing the sugar and then chilling the flan until it sets adds an element of elegance to this already delectable dish.

Prepare to impress your loved ones with the Caramelized Orange Pumpkin Flan – a dessert that promises to delight the senses and warm the heart.

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon mace 
  • 1.5 cups half and half 
  •  orange zest divided
  • cup pumpkin puree homemade
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • 1.7 cups sugar divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 and put a 2 1/4- to 2 1/2-qt. souffl dish in oven to heat.
  2. Cook 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and the cream of tartar in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar turns deep golden, 8 to 12 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in zest of 1 orange. Protecting hands, remove dish from oven and pour caramelized sugar inside. Tilt dish until syrup thickens and evenly coats bottom and 1 to 2 in. up side.
  4. Heat a kettle of water to boiling. In a bowl, whisk remaining 2/3 cup sugar and zest of 1 orange with remaining ingredients.
  5. Pour into souffl dish and set dish in a 9-in. square baking pan. Put pan with dish on oven rack.
  6. Pour boiling water into pan halfway up side of souffl dish.
  7. Bake until a knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
  8. Remove dish from water and let cool on a rack, then chill, covered, at least 4 hours.
  9. Run a thin metal spatula around inside of dish, then invert onto a deep plate. Set souffl dish in hot water 10 minutes to loosen syrup (not all will come off); scrape syrup over flan.
  10. Cut flan into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories205kcal
Protein7.71%
Fat31.98%
Carbs60.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.09
Glycemic Load
19.4
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.0756522676219%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:204.92kcal
10.25%
Fat:7.5g
11.54%
Saturated Fat:3.79g
23.67%
Carbohydrates:31.83g
10.61%
Net Carbohydrates:31g
11.27%
Sugar:30.05g
33.39%
Cholesterol:93.74mg
31.25%
Sodium:100.96mg
4.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.07g
8.14%
Vitamin A:3466.25IU
69.33%
Selenium:7.99µg
11.42%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.09%
Phosphorus:85.02mg
8.5%
Calcium:63.31mg
6.33%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.3%
Vitamin C:3.99mg
4.83%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.38%
Iron:0.72mg
4%
Potassium:133.94mg
3.83%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.68%
Vitamin K:3.87µg
3.68%
Folate:14.42µg
3.6%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.49%
Fiber:0.84g
3.36%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.09%
Magnesium:11.87mg
2.97%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.78%
Copper:0.05mg
2.38%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.13%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.8%
Source:My Recipes