Homemade Pumpkin Flan with Caramel.

 

Homemade Pumpkin Flan: Original Cuban Flavor

Pumpkin flan is a sweet temptation that combines the smoothness of traditional flan with the delicate flavor of spiced pumpkin. Its creamy texture, together with a bright golden caramel, makes it the perfect dessert to enjoy on any special occasion. Learn how to easily prepare it at home.

🎃 Ingredients you will need:

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice (optional)
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 cups pumpkin purée
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

 

🍂 Preparing the pumpkin purée:

Peel the pumpkin and cut it into medium pieces. Cook them in boiling water until soft. Mash the cooked pumpkin with a fork or potato masher. Then place it over a strainer to remove excess water and measure two cups of the resulting purée.

🍮 Making the caramel:

In a medium pot, mix the 3/4 cup sugar with 2 tablespoons of water. Cook over medium-high heat without stirring until it melts and reaches a deep amber color. Pour the hot caramel into the bottom and sides of the flan mold, coating it well. Let it harden.

👩‍🍳 Preparing the flan mixture:

Place the eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, pumpkin spice, vanilla, pumpkin purée, and pinch of salt in a blender. Blend on low speed until all ingredients are combined. Strain the mixture and pour it into the caramelized mold.

🔥 Cooking the flan:

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Place the mold inside a deep baking pan with water covering more than half of the mold (bain-marie). Bake for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Starting at the 1-hour mark, check every 15 minutes by inserting a toothpick: if it comes out clean, the flan is ready.

❄️ Cooling and unmolding:

Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for 2 hours. Cover the mold and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. To unmold, run a thin knife around the edge, cover with a plate, and flip quickly. Remove the mold carefully so the caramel slides smoothly over the flan.

ℹ️ Additional information:

  • Servings: 8 to 10 portions
  • Prep time: 50 minutes
  • Cook time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Resting time: 6 hours
  • Category: Desserts
  • Cuisine: Cuban

💡 Suggestion:

Serve your pumpkin flan cold and top it with nuts or toasted pumpkin seeds to give it a more original touch. This dessert is ideal for sharing at family gatherings or special celebrations.

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🏷️ Tags: pumpkin flan, Cuban desserts, sweet recipes, caramel, Creole cuisine, autumn, pumpkin

For the Spanish version, visit: Flan de Calabaza: Una Delicia de la Cocina Cubana.