How to Make Pumpkin Flan Step by Step

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides sweetness with a different flavor profile

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and adds a caramel flavor

Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to a pan to make caramel, being careful not to burn it.

Once the caramel is done, quickly pour it into the baking pan.

In a blender, combine 1 can of evaporated milk, 1 can of condensed milk, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 pinch salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

Blend the ingredients until well mixed.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Pour the blended mixture into the baking pan over the caramel.

Prepare a larger pan with hot water from the faucet to create a water bath.

Place the baking pan with the flan into the larger pan with water and cover it.

Bake in the oven for 1 to 2 hours, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick or butter knife; it should come out clean.

Remove the baking pan from the water bath and let it cool on the counter.

Once cooled, run a butter knife around the edges to help release the flan before flipping it over.

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