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Flan de Calabaza

Cultural Context

Flan de Calabaza is a beloved dessert in Mexico, especially during the fall when pumpkins are in season. This creamy, custard-like dessert combines traditional flan with the rich flavor of pumpkin, making it a festive treat for holidays like Día de los Muertos. It showcases the versatility of pumpkin in Mexican cuisine, and its popularity has spread beyond borders, with variations appearing in many Latin American countries.

MexicanMXdessert
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3/4 de taza de azucar para el caramelo
1 taza de leche
1/2 taza de pure de calabaza
1 lata de 14 onzas de leche condensada
4 huevos
1 cucharada de extracto de vainilla

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Coconut cream reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor.

pumpkin puree

🥗Healthier: butternut squash puree

💰Cheaper: canned pumpkin

Canned pumpkin is often less expensive and has a similar flavor.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and turns golden, about 10 minutes.

3

Pour the caramel into a round baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.

4

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

5

Pour the pumpkin mixture over the caramel in the baking dish.

6

Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan and fill the pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the dish.

7

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Pumpkin FlanFlan de Calabaza con Leche Condensada
Local Name: Flan de Calabaza

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