Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Flan
Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Flan might be just the European recipe you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 5g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 222 calories. This recipe serves 15. Head to the store and pick up pumpkin, planters pecans, evaporated milk, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 6 hours and 15 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Cook and stir 1 cup sugar in small saucepan on medium heat 5 min. or until completely dissolved and deep golden brown in color. Immediately pour into 9-inch round pan; tilt pan to evenly cover bottom with syrup.
Blend milk and cream cheese in blender until smooth.
Add 1 cup of the remaining sugar, eggs, pumpkin and salt; blend well.
Pour over syrup in pan; cover with foil.
Add enough water to larger pan to come halfway up side of filled pan.
Bake 50 to 55 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove flan from water-filled pan; place on wire rack. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours.
Meanwhile, bring remaining sugar and 2 Tbsp. water to boil in small saucepan; cook 5 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Add nuts; stir until evenly coated.
Spread onto foil-covered baking sheet. Cool completely.
Run knife around edge of pan to loosen flan just before serving; unmold onto plate. Break nuts into smaller pieces; sprinkle over flan.