Pumpkin Flan

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Full On Thanksgiving

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (14)

Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
8 servings (1 serving equals 1 flan)

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
2/3 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup solid-pack pumpkin

Directions

Arrange 8 (4-ounce) ramekins inside a 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Spray ramekins lightly with cooking spray.

In a small saucepan, heat 1/3 cup sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and forms a medium-brown caramel, about 7 minutes. Working quickly, transfer 2 teaspoons of the caramel to each of the ramekins, swirling as soon as you spoon in the caramel (it will harden quickly). Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine milk and evaporated milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm. Reduce heat to a low simmer and keep milk warm. Meanwhile, bring about 4 cups water to a boil and keep hot. Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, remaining 1/3 cup of sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. Fold pumpkin into egg mixture. Then fold into evaporated milk. Divide filling among ramekins, then place baking sheet in oven. Pour hot water into baking pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until flan is just set. Let cool. Place a dessert plate on top of each ramekin and invert; flan should slide out, and syrup should flow onto sides of the dish.

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Maria Louisville, KY 10-20-2009
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Easy and Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Everyone loved them, kids and grown ups. I will make them again!
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SYLVIA Downey, CA 10-08-2009
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Tastes like pumpkin pie!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Some of the reviewers had problems with the caramel. Heat the sugar at a very low heat while you prepare the other... ingredients and it was perfect timing. You have to act fast. Once you pour the caramel, quickly pour the filling right after. It's ok if it hardens a little because the water bath will make it runny again. These were yummy and I will definitely make these again. Who says you can't eat dessert while you're watching your weight??? I'm eating dessert and I'm still losing weight! Fantastic. Read more
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Karen Bryan, TX 09-10-2009
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First time ... made a mistake but still turned out tasty!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

As soon as my melted sugar hit my ramekins, it turned rock hard ... I took out the sugar and poured in my filling anyway and... they turned out beautiful even without the sugar topping ... not sure what I am missing by leaving this out, but I will definitely try again ... only wish I could make one LARGE flan and serve at holiday gatherings. I loved the taste!!!Read more
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MARCIE Henderson, NV 12-25-2008
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Extra Delicious & Easy To Make
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

......once I got the knack of cooking the sugar (lower heat ...... maybe it was my range......and don't let it turn color... past the initial very light brown), it was a breeze. I also used fresh nutmeg the first time which way way overpowering so the next time, I used the packaged, and also added a little more allspice. Delicious, and my hubby had not a clue it was healthy! Thanks, Ellie!Read more
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Terry Tualatin, OR 12-19-2008
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Flan Candy Anyone?
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Heating the sugar over medium heat (as instructed) was a mistake. The sugar hardened to candy in the ramekins and created a... disaster. The flan and the ramekins were ruined. I have since researched how to properly carmelize sugar. Use low heat!Read more
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webly quincy, MA 11-10-2008
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Good and better if eaten fresh out of the oven
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was my first time making flan and it was just amazing. I had enough syrup but you really most act fast after you melt... the sugar. The one thing I did not like was that they taste better if you eat them right after they cool off a little. They are not as tasty as left overs.Read more