Pumpkin Flan

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Whipped cream, for garnish
• Pumpkin seed brittle, for garnish

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Easy (1)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch pie plate.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar.
6. Pour the cream mixture over the pumpkin batter.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. To serve, garnish with whipped cream and pumpkin seed brittle.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Dietary fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 25g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and velvety texture
• Rich pumpkin flavor
• Golden brown crust
• Perfect for fall gatherings or Thanksgiving

User Comments:

• "This pumpkin flan was the hit of our Thanksgiving dinner! It was so creamy and flavorful." - Sarah
• "I loved the combination of pumpkin and cream. It was like a pumpkin cheesecake but even better." - John
• "The crust was the perfect balance of flakiness and crunch. It held up well to the creamy filling." - Mary

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to grease and flour the pie plate well to prevent the flan from sticking.
• Do not overbake the flan, as it will become tough and dry.
• If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
• This flan can be served warm or cold.