Welcome to this tasty pumpkin flan recipe! Today I will guide you step by step in preparing a simple yet irresistibly delicious dish. The pumpkin flan is an excellent option for those who want to enjoy a light and flavorful dish, perfect for winter dinners. With its soft taste and velvety texture, this flan will conquer your palate in just a few minutes!
If you like pumpkin, don’t forget to read the recipe
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 2 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
- Energy 219.48 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 10.34 (g) of which sugars 4.73 (g)
- Proteins 13.64 (g)
- Fat 14.58 (g) of which saturated 6.64 (g)of which unsaturated 3.07 (g)
- Fibers 0.75 (g)
- Sodium 1,551.28 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for 2 people
- 10.5 oz pumpkin (baked)
- 1.4 oz Pecorino Romano
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 2 Molds
Procedure
To make the perfect pumpkin flan, follow the recipe carefully and present a dish that will impress everyone.
Now, grab your aprons and get ready to get hands-on! Start by peeling and cutting the pumpkin into cubes.
In a pot, cook the pumpkin until it becomes soft and easily malleable. Once cooked, mash it with a fork or pass it through a sieve to achieve a smooth and silky texture.
At this point, it’s time to start mixing! In a bowl, combine the pumpkin puree with the eggs, milk, and grated cheese.
Season everything with salt and pepper to taste. Now, mix vigorously until you obtain a homogeneous and creamy mixture.
Take 2 small individual molds and grease them with a bit of oil or melted butter to prevent the flan from sticking. Pour the mixture into the molds, filling them up to about three-quarters of their volume. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon to get an even look.
At this point, preheat the oven to 350°F and place the molds on the middle rack. Bake the pumpkin flan for about 25-30 minutes or until the surface appears golden and slightly puffed. Once ready, take the flans out and let them cool slightly before serving.
Your pumpkin flan is ready!
Plating Tips:
Place the pumpkin flan on a serving plate and sprinkle it with cheese cream, its strong flavor will be perfect to balance the sweetness of the pumpkin.
Pumpkin Flan Wine Pairing:
This dish pairs well with a medium-bodied White Wine, such as an Erice Grecanico Dop. This pleasant, delicate, more or less fruity wine appears with a straw yellow color with more or less intense greenish reflections.
