How to Make Pumpkin Flan - A Step-by-Step Guide

When fall arrives, the flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg come to mind. And what better way to celebrate the season than with a delicious and creamy pumpkin flan? This classic dessert has a smooth and velvety texture with a rich, caramelized sauce on top, making it the ultimate indulgence for any autumn gathering.

Originating in Spain and now popular in many Latin American countries, flan is a beloved dessert that is easy to make and always impresses guests. The addition of pump...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) container silken tofu
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 drop orange food coloring (Optional)
  • ¼ cup 70% to 80% dark chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a tart pan on a baking sheet.
  • Combine silken tofu, pumpkin puree, applesauce, cornstarch, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and food coloring in a bowl. Puree using a stick blender until smooth. Pour batter into the tart pan, filling only halfway.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until flan has set, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before inverting onto a serving plate.
  • Place chocolate in a metal bowl. Heat cream, honey, and butter in a small saucepan until almost boiling and pour over chocolate. Leave for 1 minute, then stir well until chocolate has melted. Transfer chocolate ganache to a piping bag fitted with a small tip and decorate pumpkin flan. Refrigerate until serving.
  • Nutrition

    135 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 68mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 125mg