pumpkin pecan cheese flan

Pembroke Pines, FL
Updated on Nov 22, 2015

This was a last minute recipe I created for my daughter...Amazing is all I can say!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 45 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 5 - egg yolks
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 ounces pecans, chopped

How To Make pumpkin pecan cheese flan

  • Step 1
    In a non-stick pan pour the sugar and melt down on low to medium heat, until a caramel color.
  • Step 2
    meanwhile mix all the ingredients in a blender, except the pecans.
  • Step 3
    pour the caramel in an 8 inch circle cake pan, making sure it spreads evenly at the bottom...let cool a minute, then sprinkle the pecans evenly on top.
  • Step 4
    pour the mixture on top, cover tightly with aluminum foil
  • Step 5
    gently place inside a larger oven safe pan,put in oven and pour water around the inside of the larger pan..about half way..this is called a water bath..bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until set
  • Step 6
    let cool and refrigerate at least 4 hours...then take a knife around the edges and place a larger plate on top and carefully, but fast turn.
  • Step 7
    NO worries if it doesn't look perfect, IT WILL taste it.

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Keyword: #Holidays
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: Cuban

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