Description
A creamy, savory Pumpkin Parmesan Flan that beautifully combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the nutty flavor of Parmesan, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Pumpkin, pureed
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 cup Vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pumpkin purée by roasting fresh pumpkin or using canned pumpkin.
- Blend the pumpkin purée with eggs, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare the baking dish by greasing it or caramelizing sugar.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, filling it three-quarters full.
- Prepare the steam bath by placing the flan dish in a roasting pan filled with hot water.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Cool in the water bath for about 30 minutes before chilling in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Serve by inverting the flan onto a platter and garnishing if desired.
Notes
Can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day. Experiment with different cheeses and add spices for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Flan, Pumpkin, Parmesan, Savory, Cozy Dish