Are you ready to delight your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that combines the seasonal flavors of pumpkin with the exquisite textures of a creamy flan? Look no further than this recipe for Pumpkin Flan with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds. This delectable dessert is sure to impress your family and friends with its vibrant orange hue, rich and creamy custard center, and the crunchy, nutty topping of spiced pumpkin seeds. The combination of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, enhances the natural sweetness of the pumpkin, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on this culinary journey to create a dessert that is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
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PUMPKIN FLAN WITH SPICED PUMPKIN SEEDS
A bite of this flan, fragrant with traditional pumpkin-pie spices, is very comforting despite the dessert's modern looks; a topping of pumpkin seeds, seasoned with cayenne, creates a play of sweet and heat.
Categories Thanksgiving Dessert Bake Vegetarian Squash Pumpkin Fall Chill Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make caramel:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Heat soufflé dish in oven while making caramel.
- Cook 1 cup sugar in a dry 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar melts into a deep golden caramel. Wearing oven mitts, remove hot dish from oven and immediately pour caramel into dish, tilting it to cover bottom and side. (Leave oven on.) Keep tilting as caramel cools and thickens enough to coat, then let harden.
- Make flan:
- Bring cream and milk to a bare simmer in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, then remove from heat. Whisk together whole eggs, yolk, and remaining cup sugar in a large bowl until combined well, then whisk in pumpkin, vanilla, spices, and salt until combined well. Add hot cream mixture in a slow stream, whisking.
- Pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, scraping with a rubber spatula to force through, and stir to combine well. Pour custard over caramel in dish, then bake in a water bath until flan is golden brown on top and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 1/4 hours. Remove dish from water bath and transfer to a rack to cool. Chill flan, covered, until cold, at least 6 hours.
- Make spiced pumpkin seeds while flan chills:
- Toast pumpkin seeds in oil in a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Toss with salt and cayenne until coated.
- To serve:
- Run a thin knife between flan and side of dish to loosen. Shake dish gently from side to side and, when flan moves freely in dish, invert a large platter with a lip over dish. Holding dish and platter securely together, quickly invert and turn out flan onto platter. (Caramel will pour out over and around flan.) Sprinkle flan with spiced pumpkin seeds just before serving.
BROWN SUGAR PUMPKIN SPICE PUMPKIN SEEDS
We double up the pumpkin flavor by using everyone's favorite seasonal spice blend. A touch of brown sugar makes them into a sweet treat.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h35m
Yield 2 cups seeds
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Place the pumpkin seeds in a colander and rinse away all the pulp and stringy stuff.
- Spread the seeds out on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until dried out, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Toss the pumpkin seeds with the sugar, butter, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
- Return the seeds to the baking sheet, spread them out and roast until dry, about 35 minutes.
- Let cool, then break up into pieces before serving.
PUMPKIN SPICED AND SUGARED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the pumpkin seeds in a large bowl with the melted butter and maple syrup until well coated. In a separate small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt and paprika. Sprinkle the mixture over the pumpkin seeds and toss to coat evenly. Spread the seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake, stirring the seeds halfway through and rotating the baking sheet, until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
PUMPKIN PIE SEEDS
This recipe combines the sweet spices of pumpkin pie with the caramel crunch of cracker jack. from Family Fun Magazine, September 2002 issue
Provided by nnreq
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- spread the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast them in a 250 degree oven for 45 minutes or until the seeds are completely dry and lightly browned (large seeds may take longer).
- In a large bowl, stir together the pumpkin pie spice, the salt and 2 teaspoons of the sugar and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stisk skillet over medium-high heat,.
- Add the seeds and the rest of the sugar to the skillet, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts, about 45 seconds.
- Scrape the seeds into the pumpkin pie spice mixture and stir to coat.
- Allow the seeds to cool before eating and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.4, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 147.8, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 9.8
SPICED KABOCHA SQUASH PIE WITH PUMPKIN-SEED CRUMBLE
This aromatic alternative to pumpkin pie calls for fresh (not canned!) squash and a new twist on the classic crumble topping. If you'd like some sparkle on the edge of your crust, brush it with a beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar before baking.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Dessert Thanksgiving Squash Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F with 1 rack on the bottom rung and 1 rack in the center of oven. Place 1 rimmed baking sheet on the bottom rack to preheat.
- Make the pie dough:
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse 1 1/4 cups flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter and shortening and pulse until coarse, pea-sized crumbs form, about 10 seconds. With the machine running, add 2 tablespoons ice water and process until the dough just holds together, about 30 seconds. Squeeze a small amount of dough between your fingers: If it is very crumbly, add pulse in more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time (2 tablespoons maximum). Do not over process.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and push together into a rough ball. Knead a few times to combine, then flatten into a disc with smooth edges (no cracks), cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Roast the squash:
- Meanwhile, cut the squash in half horizontally. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Place the squash, cut-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet and add a splash of water to the pan. Bake in center of oven until the squash flesh is easily pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool. Reduce the oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the dough:
- Meanwhile, roll out the dough into a 13-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough loosely around the rolling pin then unfurl it into the 9-inch pie pan. Lightly press it into the pan. Leave 1 inch of dough hanging over the edge, trimming any excess dough. Tuck the dough under itself, then crimp the edge as desired. Chill at least 30 minutes.
- Make the crumble topping:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder to combine. Add the butter and massage with your fingertips until the mixture becomes clumpy and moist. Add the pumpkin seeds and mix until incorporated. Chill at least 30 minutes.
- Fill the pie and bake:
- When the squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out enough flesh to measure 2 1/4 cups and place in a blender. (Discard the skins and reserve extra squash flesh for another use.) Add cream, sugar, molasses, eggs, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the blender. Puree until filling is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell (do not overfill) and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the top with the crumble mixture. Place on preheated rimmed baking sheet on bottom rung of oven. After 30 minutes, rotate baking sheet and move to center rung of oven. Bake until the filling is set and the crumble topping is golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes more. (Cover the crust edge with foil or a pie shield if it starts to brown too much.) Transfer pie to a wire rack and cool completely, about 3 hours. Pie will keep up to 2 days, loosely covered with foil, at room temperature.
CINNAMON-SPICED PUMPKIN FLAN
I love pumpkin and decided to add it to a traditional recipe for flan. It's an interesting change of pace from the usual holiday pie. -Alisha Rodrigues, Tetonia, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a small heavy saucepan, spread sugar; cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until melted sugar turns a medium amber color, about 8 minutes. Quickly pour into an ungreased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate, tilting to coat bottom of plate., In a large saucepan, heat cream until bubbles form around side of pan; remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks, egg, sugar, pumpkin, cinnamon and vanilla until blended. Slowly stir in hot cream. Pour into pie plate., Place pie plate in a larger baking pan. Place pan on oven rack; add very hot water to pan to within 1/2 in. of top of pie plate. Bake 50-60 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). Immediately remove flan from water bath to a wire rack; cool 1 hour. Refrigerate until cold, about 5 hours or overnight., Run a knife around edge and invert onto a rimmed serving platter. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS WITH SUGAR AND SPICE
This is a delicious unique variation of toasted pumpkin seeds. Easy to prepare and hard to mess up. Once you start eating them, you won't be able to stop!
Provided by Jani
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasted. Larger seeds may take longer.
- In a large bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of white sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and sprinkle the remaining sugar over them. Stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts, about 45 seconds. Pour seeds into the bowl with the spiced sugar and stir until coated. Allow to cool before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 151.7 mg, Sugar 19.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh pumpkin puree: This will give your flan a richer, more flavorful taste. You can make your own pumpkin puree by roasting a pumpkin and then blending it until smooth, or you can use canned pumpkin puree.
- Don't overcook the flan: The flan should be just set in the center. If you overcook it, it will be dry and rubbery.
- Let the flan cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
- Serve the flan with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include whipped cream, caramel sauce, or spiced pumpkin seeds.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin flan is an easy and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give pumpkin flan a try.
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