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    Published: Nov 17, 2014 · Modified: Jun 13, 2022 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 31 Comments

    Easy Pumpkin Pie Flan Recipe

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    A step-by-step, delicious and easy Pumpkin Pie Flan recipe (pudim de abóbora) infused with spices, to celebrate the season. It's gluten-free!

    a slice of pumpkin flan

    It's time for a global dessert: the timeless, creamy, smooth, and easy Pumpkin Pie Flan recipe, known in Brazil as Pudim de Abóbora. Is your mouth watering yet? Well, mine is-- big time!!!!

    I get super excited just thinking about this pumpkin flan. Why is that? Well, this is one of those treats that has the power to transport me home...

    It is all that one could ever hope for from a treat and more... It's rich and very, very comforting!!!

    My maternal grandmother used to make one of the best flans ever. I grew up eating both the traditional version (crème caramel) and flavored ones such as coffee flan, chocolate flan (brigadeirao), sweet potato flan, dulce de leche, yucca, corn, and of course, pumpkin pie flan.

    I am telling you, this is a great fall dessert, and also a happy surprise for Thanksgiving. It is like having pumpkin pie but without the crust -- and by the way, a great alternative for those who are gluten-intolerant.

    easy pumpkin flan in a platter with caramel sauce

    Ah, one more thing... Don't you be worried or intimidated. Contrary to what some may say, flan is an easy dessert to prepare -- just follow the step-by-step instructions and you will be just fine... really!!!

    All you have to do is prepare the caramel sauce (place ingredients in a pan and let them take on color) , blend all the flan ingredients in a blender, skim off the bubbles, and bake.

    There is no mystery!!! The most important thing is to NOT OVERBAKE. This is why the recipe includes the time and temp... See? Easy peasy!!!

    For more THANKSGIVING RECIPES, check out our 35 Thanksgiving Recipes post, which includes suggestions ranging from breakfast to the main meal, and even leftovers!

    Many different types of foods in a photo collage for Thanksgiving

    HOW TO MAKE EASY PUMPKIN FLAN RECIPE

    Preheat oven to 325° F.

    Prepare the caramel sauce: Have a 9-inch round, dark, deep baking pan ready to pour the sauce in, once the caramel is done.

    Place all the caramel sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and let them dissolve together over medium-high heat, without stirring. If sugar crystals form on the sides of the pan, brush the sides with a pastry brush dipped in a little water.

    Now and then, gently swirl it around to lightly mix it. It will start turning color in about 8 to 10 minutes.

    Once it reaches a dark amber color, remove from heat. Working quickly and carefully, pour enough caramel to thoroughly coat the bottom of the baking pan. Using kitchen gloves (pan will be hot), swirl around bottom and sides to coat evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.

    (SEE MORE OF THE RECIPE BELOW)

    EASY PUMPKIN FLAN RECIPE STORAGE:

    You can make this pumpkin flan ahead and store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze otherwise would alter flan texture!

     

    Pumpkin Pie Flan decorated with pecans
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    Easy Pumpkin Pie Flan (Pudim de Abóbora)

    A step-by-step, delicious and easy Pumpkin Pie Flan recipe (pudim de abóbora) infused with spices, to celebrate the season.
    Course:Dessert
    Cuisine:Brazilian
    Keywords:dessert recipes, easy flan, easy flan recipe, pumpkin flan, pumpkin flan recipe, pumpkin pie flan
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings 8 people
    Calories409 kcal
    Author Denise Browning
    Cost $ 1.50 per person

    Equipment

    • oven
    • blender
    • pan

    Ingredients

    • For the caramel sauce:
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • Fresh juice of ½ lime
    • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
    • For the pumpkin pie flan:
    • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz., Nestlé or other brand
    • 1½ cups whole milk or evaporated milk 12 fl.oz.
    • 1 cup 100% canned pure pumpkin Libby or other brand
    • 5 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground pumpkin pie spice you can use only ground cinnamon if desired
    • ¼ cup roasted pecan halves optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325° F.
    • To prepare the caramel sauce: Have a 9-inch round, dark, deep baking pan ready to pour the sauce in, once the caramel is done.
    • Place all the caramel sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and let them dissolve together over medium-high heat, without stirring. If sugar crystals form on the sides of the pan, brush the sides with a pastry brush dipped in a little water.
    • Now and then, gently swirl it around to lightly mix it. It will start turning color in approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
    • Once it reaches a dark amber color, remove from heat. Working quickly and carefully, pour enough caramel to thoroughly coat the bottom of the baking pan. Using kitchen gloves (pan will be hot), swirl around bottom and sides to coat evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
      Caramel coating the bottom of a pan
    • Meanwhile, prepare the pumpkin pie flan: Place sweetened condensed milk, whole milk (or evaporated milk if you are using it instead), pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, and spice in a blender and cover tightly. Blend mixture well until smooth.
    • Skim off bubbles from the blender mixture and then gently pour the flan mixture through a fine sieve and into a separate, empty bowl.
      Flan mixture strained through a sieve
    • Please, be careful when pouring to avoid creating bubbles. If necessary, use a spoon to help mixture pass through the sieve. Bits from the pumpkin purée and spices will be trapped on the sieve -- preventing them from interfering with the smoothness of the flan.
      Flan mixture poured into a pan
    • Skim off bubbles and pour mixture on top of hardened caramel (pie plate will be almost full). Place a large roasting pan in the preheated oven, position flan baking pan in the center of the roasting pan, and then, pour hot water into the large roasting pan to about halfway up the height of the flan pan.
    • Bake pumpkin pie flan 40-45 minutes, or until only slightly jiggly. NOTE: Mine was ready in 40 minutes!
    • Using kitchen gloves, remove flan from water and place on wire rack to cool completely.
      flan in a round metal plan after it has been baked
    • Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to up to 2 days.
    • Before serving, run a thin knife gently around the edges, place a serving plate (one that can hold the caramel) on top of the flan pan, and invert the pan onto serving dish.
    • Pumpkin pie flan can be garnished on top with roasted pecan halves, if desired. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 5162IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Please note that health-focused and diet information provided on easyanddelish.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult with your doctor or other qualified health professional prior to initiating any significant change in your diet or exercise regimen, or for any other issue necessitating medical advice.

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    Comments

    1. Ash-foodfashionparty says

      November 17, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Your recipes are always so tempting and perfect. The consolidated recipes for thanksgiving looks amazing.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 17, 2014 at 10:27 pm

        Ash, my friend, thank you so much. This is also a great treat for those who want to eat pumpkin pie yet are gluten intolerant.

        Reply
    2. SallyBR says

      November 18, 2014 at 7:30 am

      Gorgeous! And, for me much better than the heavy pie, which I really cannot quite understand after the Thanksgiving meal...

      we will be in Brazil during Thanksgiving this year, in fact we fly to Sao Paulo tomorrow night, but I have plans to cook with a lot of pumpkins once we arrive back. It's that time of the year!

      🙂

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 18, 2014 at 7:52 am

        Thank you, Sally! I agree with you. After a heavy meal, light desserts are the best. I prefer my pie without crust. This is a great alternative to those who want to eat pumpkin pie yet having a less heavy treat.
        Wishing a safe trip and a great time there. Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    3. Deb|EastofEdenCooking says

      November 18, 2014 at 10:39 am

      Oh Denise! Such marvelous photos to pair with an intoxicating pumpkin dessert!
      Caramel is the best thing ever!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 18, 2014 at 11:57 am

        Thanks, my dear! Yes, caramel is the best thing ever...

        Reply
    4. Daniela says

      November 19, 2014 at 5:45 am

      Denise, this looks fantastic and I'm sure it tastes even better than it looks.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 19, 2014 at 8:23 am

        Thanks, Daniela! Absolutely!!! It tastes much, much, much better than it looks...

        Reply
    5. francesca says

      November 19, 2014 at 10:13 am

      Flan totally is crustless pie (!)

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 19, 2014 at 10:48 am

        I think so too, Francesca! It was like to eat the filling without the crust.

        Reply
    6. John@Kitchen Riffs says

      November 19, 2014 at 11:42 am

      Flan is wonderful stuff, isn't it? Never had a pumpkin one, though -- love the idea! This is excellent. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 19, 2014 at 2:18 pm

        Hi, John! Thank you... I have always been a flan of flan and this pumpkin one is like to eat a crustless pie. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    7. Liz says

      November 19, 2014 at 5:35 pm

      Move over pumpkin pie. Your flan is gorgeous, Denise!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 19, 2014 at 7:41 pm

        Liz,my dear, thanks so much. Enjoy your holiday!

        Reply
    8. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

      November 19, 2014 at 6:42 pm

      What a brill way to use pumpkin in a dessert. I have never had a pumpkin flan before. It sure looks amazing, so pretty too. 🙂

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 19, 2014 at 7:44 pm

        Thanks a lot, Anna! It is pumpkin season/fever... LOL. I love pumpkin and await most of the year to prepare all kind of dishes and treats with it.

        Reply
    9. Nusrat Azim says

      November 20, 2014 at 12:18 am

      5 stars
      Such perfection! Such precision! Such beauty! A flan to remember 🙂 Thank you so very much for the pumpkin flan recipe which is an unheard-of one to me.

      I could eat up your flan image! Yes, it is THAT good!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 20, 2014 at 7:50 am

        Hi, Nusrat! Thanks a lot.
        I feel flattered because all those nice words are coming from you, a skilled photographer and food stylist.
        I wish we did not leave so far from each other. I'd have invited you to eat it with us. Wishing you a wonderful day and a very Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    10. Shashi RunninSrilankan says

      November 20, 2014 at 11:44 am

      Wow - Denise this looks mouthwatering! I wish I could grab a forkful! I am one of those people who are intimidated by making flan so i appreciate your step by step directions.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 20, 2014 at 8:45 pm

        Hi, Shashi! I made this thinking on you. You asked me about pumpkin flan and I said to myself, sure. 🙂
        I hope you can have the chance to make this one day. It is easy, tasty, and gluten-free. Wishing you a great Thanksgiving. xx

        Reply
    11. Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says

      November 21, 2014 at 12:28 am

      Oh my goodness Denise. I will have to make this. It sounds and looks just wonderful and I love not having a crust. Also love the idea of the pecans on top for a little crunch. YUM!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 21, 2014 at 9:05 am

        Thanks, my dear Chris! My husband is not a fan of pumpkin treats but he tried this and loved so much that he asked me to make this again. I hope you try and enjoy it. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    12. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

      November 23, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      Looks fantastic!!!

      Reply
    13. Raymund says

      November 24, 2014 at 2:39 am

      5 stars
      I love flans, the creamy sweet soft texure is so pleasing to the palate

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 24, 2014 at 7:41 am

        I agree with you, Raymund! I loooove its smooth, creamy texture. It is a party in the mouth!

        Reply
    14. marcela says

      November 27, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      oh wow! Your Pumpkin Pie Flan looks amazing.... I'd die to taste it!
      Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 28, 2014 at 8:41 am

        Thanks, Marcela! Likewise.

        Reply
    15. Little Cooking Tips says

      December 10, 2014 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      The last few weeks have been crazy with work so we just found the time to check your beautiful posts again:)
      So...Pumpkin Flan! What an interesting idea! The recipe seems a bit challenging, but we think we can manage:) Thank you dear!
      We'll check the other recipes now...:):):)
      xoxoxo

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 10, 2014 at 11:46 am

        It seems more complicated than it really is. You can use cooked and mashed pumpkin instead of canned pumpkin.

        Reply

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