Spiced Pumpkin Flan with Pinones Recipe

Name: Spiced Pumpkin Flan with Pinones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. sugar; 2 cups pureed pumpkin; 2 cups half-and-half; 5 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 Tbs. dark rum, or 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; ⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg; 3 to 4 Tbs. pine nuts, lightly toasted (see Chunky Fresh Cranberry Relish recipe)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Place eight 8-ounce custard cups or ramekins in roomy baking pan, without crowding.
3
To prepare caramel: Place sugar in small heavy saucepan or skillet.
4
Heat over low, watching carefully as sugar melts into golden-brown syrup.
5
Do not stir unless sugar is melting unevenly.
6
When sugar turns medium brown, immediately remove pan from heat, and carefully pour about 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon melted sugar into bottom of each cup.
7
Sugar syrup firms up almost immediately, so work fast.
8
To make custard: Combine all custard ingredients in large saucepan and heat over medium-low.
9
Whisk about 1 minute, until mixture is well blended and starts to froth around rim.
10
Remove from heat when mixture is warm throughout.
11
Do not boil.
12
Divide mixture evenly among cups nearly to rims.
13
Pour warm water into pan around cups, enough to cover bottom one-third of cups; refill if needed.
14
Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, until custard is firm and slightly raised.
15
Remove cups from oven and water bath.
16
Cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
17
Cover cups and refrigerate overnight, or a minimum of 3 hours.
18
Just before serving, uncover cups and run small knife around outside edge of each cup.
19
Cover cup with serving plate, invert and give brief shake.
20
Custard should drop to plate.
21
Repeat with remaining cups.
22
Garnish with pine nuts and serve.

1385

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. sugar, 2 cups pureed pumpkin, 2 cups half-and-half, 5 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pumpkin Flan with Pinones falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spiced Pumpkin Flan with Pinones

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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