Pumpkin Flan with Pumpkin Seed Praline

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Pumpkin Flan with Pumpkin Seed Praline
4500 min.
10
278kcal

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Ready for a delightful and unique twist on the classic flan recipe? This Pumpkin Flan with Pumpkin Seed Praline is a must-try dessert that combines the comforting flavors of pumpkin with the rich taste of flan, all while being both vegetarian and gluten-free. Perfect for gatherings, this recipe serves 10 and offers a balanced 278 calories per serving, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

The star of this recipe is the pumpkin, which adds a seasonal twist and a boost of nutrients to the traditional flan. The addition of pumpkin seed praline not only enhances the flavor but also provides a delightful crunch. With a preparation time of 4500 minutes, including chilling time, this recipe requires patience but promises a delectable outcome.

Prepare to impress your guests with this sophisticated yet simple dessert. The use of premium golden agave tequila or bourbon adds a depth of flavor that elevates this dish to a gourmet experience. The blend of spices, including allspice, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, creates a warm and aromatic profile that complements the pumpkin beautifully.

Equipment-wise, you'll need a few basic tools, such as a bowl, frying pan, saucepan, oven, knife, sieve, and a hand mixer. The process involves making a caramel base, preparing a spiced pumpkin custard, and baking it to perfection. The result is a custard that is velvety smooth with a hint of pumpkin spice flavor, all enveloped in a layer of sweet caramel.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring a touch of autumn magic to your table. Whether you're a fan of pumpkin or just love the classic flan, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your loved ones. So, let's dive into this delicious adventure and enjoy a Pumpkin Flan with Pumpkin Seed Praline that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons agave nectar 
  • large eggs 
  • 10 oz evaporated milk canned ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 10 servings pumpkin seeds 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.8 cups pumpkin puree canned
  • cups sugar 
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • sieve
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Heat a 2-quart souffl&é dish or round ceramic casserole in middle of oven.
  3. Cook 1 cup sugar in a dry 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork, until melted and pale golden. Cook caramel without stirring, swirling pan, until deep golden, about 5 minutes. Quickly and carefully remove hot dish from oven and immediately pour caramel into dish, tilting it to cover bottom and sides. (Leave oven on.) Keep tilting as caramel cools and thickens enough to stay in place.
  4. Scald whole milk with evaporated milk in a saucepan and remove from heat. Beat eggs and remaining cup sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in salt, pumpkin, tequila, and spices.
  5. Pour milk mixture through a sieve into a bowl and beat into pumpkin mixture in a slow stream until combined well.
  6. Pour custard over caramel in dish and set in a water bath of 1 inch hot water. Put pan in middle of oven and lower temperature to 350°F.
  7. Bake until golden brown on top and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 1/4 hours, possibly longer.
  8. Remove dish from water bath and transfer to a rack to cool. Chill flan, covered, until cold, at least 6 hours.
  9. To unmold flan, run a thin knife around flan to loosen from sides of dish. Wiggle dish from side to side and, when flan moves freely in dish, invert a large serving platter with a lip over dish. Holding dish and platter securely together, quickly invert and turn out flan onto platter. Caramel will pour out over and around it.
  10. Cut flan into wedges and serve with caramel spooned over and with shards of praline.

Nutrition Facts

Calories278kcal
Protein9.34%
Fat19.12%
Carbs71.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.31
Glycemic Load
28.86
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
11.489130424417%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.9kcal
13.9%
Fat:6.09g
9.38%
Saturated Fat:2.71g
16.92%
Carbohydrates:51.32g
17.11%
Net Carbohydrates:49.74g
18.09%
Sugar:48.35g
53.72%
Cholesterol:104.15mg
34.72%
Sodium:135.88mg
5.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.7g
13.4%
Vitamin A:6916.64IU
138.33%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.31%
Phosphorus:159.83mg
15.98%
Selenium:9.49µg
13.56%
Calcium:134.75mg
13.47%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.02%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.37%
Vitamin K:8.32µg
7.93%
Potassium:259.45mg
7.41%
Magnesium:29.38mg
7.35%
Iron:1.28mg
7.1%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.66%
Fiber:1.57g
6.29%
Vitamin E:0.85mg
5.65%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.44%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.42%
Vitamin D:0.8µg
5.31%
Folate:21.11µg
5.28%
Copper:0.09mg
4.42%
Vitamin C:3.11mg
3.77%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.7%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.81%
Source:Epicurious