Thanks to its main ingredient, pumpkin, this flan is more accessible and easy to make. Its texture is similar to any traditional flan, and its taste is very sweet and special.
This flan has its roots in the rich culinary tradition of the region, blending the sweetness of pumpkin with the classic technique of making flan. The pumpkin flan represents the perfect fusion of local ingredients and regional culture to adapt a global classic.
Pumpkin Flan
Ingredients
1 can of Condensed Milk
1 can of Evaporated Milk
4 Eggs
1 ½ cup of Pumpkin
1 cup of Sugar
½ Lemon
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pot, place the peeled pumpkin cut into large chunks and boil until soft.
Step 2 : Then remove from the heat, drain, and blend in a blender until a smooth cream forms.
Step 3 : In a bowl, add the eggs and beat together with the condensed and evaporated milk, beating continuously until well combined.
Step 4 : In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and the juice of half a lemon.
Step 5 : Heat until the sugar dissolves and turns a dark brown color.
Step 6 : Then add the caramel into a pudding mold, spreading it all over the mold.
Step 7 : Next, pour the mixture into the mold and place it in a water bath in a preheated oven at 350°F.
Step 8 : Cook for about 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the flan comes out clean.
Step 9 : Once ready, remove from the oven and let it cool before unmolding.
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