Description
Pumpkin Flan Recipe is a smooth, creamy dessert layered with warm spices and rich caramel. Perfect for fall and easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup granulated sugar
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup pumpkin puree
5 eggs, room temperature
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat & prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (about 175°C). Place a 9‑inch cake or pie pan (with sides about 2 inches high) into a larger baking or roasting pan (like a 13×9‑inch) which will act as a water bath.
- Make the caramel: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar. Stir frequently (wooden spoon or rubber spatula works best), being careful not to burn. Once the sugar melts into a smooth syrup and turns a dark golden‑amber color, immediately remove from heat.
- Caramelize the pan: Pour the melted sugar into the bottom of your 9‑inch pan. Do this quickly before it hardens—tilt and swirl the pan so the caramel coats the bottom evenly.
- Blend the flan filling: In a blender, combine cream cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Blend until well‑combined and smooth.
- Assemble: Carefully pour the blended flan mixture over the hardened caramel in the 9‑inch pan.
- Set up water bath (bain‑marie): Place the 9‑inch pan inside the larger roasting pan. Pour hot water into the outer pan until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the pan holding the flan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until the edges are set. The center should still have a slight jiggle when you gently shake it.
- Cool: After baking, remove from oven. Let the flan cool in the water bath for about one hour.
- Refrigerate: Once cooled somewhat, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, but overnight is best—this improves texture and flavor.
- Serve: To serve, run a sharp knife around the edges of the pan to loosen. Place a large rimmed platter over the pan, invert carefully, and lift off the pan. Slice and serve, letting the caramel sauce drizzle over each slice.
Notes
For an ultra-smooth flan, strain the mixture before baking. Use pumpkin pie spice for added autumn flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 419
- Sugar: 58g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Protein: 12g