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    "Flan" de Auyama (West Indian Pumpkin Pudding)

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    This egg-free flan de auyama (pumpkin pudding) is almost fool-proof, requires no fancy preparation or ingredients, and it tastes heavenly.

    'Flan' de Auyama Recipe (West Indian Pumpkin Pudding): it requires no fancy preparation or ingredients, and the most important thing: it tastes heavenly.

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    Why we ❤️ it

    There is an enormous variety of pumpkins, but in the Dominican Republic the best known is the auyama (West Indian pumpkin). A vegetable that has many uses in our cuisine: from desserts to rice dishes, from food coloring to filler in stews.

    This is a less-common presentation, but no less delicious.

    Auyama is recommended as baby food in our country. It is also a good food for people recovering from some illnesses and as a root vegetable substitute for diabetics.

    • 'Flan' de Auyama Recipe (West Indian Pumpkin Pudding): it requires no fancy preparation or ingredients, and the most important thing: it tastes heavenly.
    • pumpkin auyama

    In savory dishes it can be found in mazamorra (served for breakfast or dinner), various soups (hen, fish, sancocho, etc.) as well as coloring in locrios and moros (rice dishes).

    Versatile, right?

    In this presentation the natural sweetness of the auyama is perfect for a dessert dish. The combination of cinnamon and raisins enhance its delicate flavor.

    And to garnish there are limitless options: fruits, cream and fruit sauces. I served this with a delicious spiced-guava sauce.

    You have to try it.

    Tia Clara

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    Flan de Auyama Recipe (West Indian Pumpkin Pudding)

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    'Flan' de Auyama Recipe (West Indian Pumpkin Pudding): it requires no fancy preparation or ingredients, and the most important thing: it tastes heavenly.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Dominican
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 461 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon butter (salted), (to grease the mold)
    • 2 pound auyama (kabocha squash), [0.9 kg], peeled
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1 cup sugar (white, granulated)
    • 6 cups evaporated milk
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • ½ cup raisins

    Instructions
     

    • Grease a 1 qt [1 lt] flan mold with butter.
    • Cut the squash into small pieces. Boil the gem squash with salt and the cinnamon sticks until it is tender. Remove from the water and let it cool down to room temperature.
    • In a blender mix the squash, cornstarch, sugar, milk, cinnamon. Pour into a pot and add the raisins and pour into a deep pot. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking to the pot and burning.
    • When the mixture has turned thick enough to stick to the spoon, and has the consistency of thick yogurt (about 10 minutes) remove from the heat. Pour the mixture into the mold and chill for about 2 hours before removing from the mold.
    • Garnish with cream, fruits or fruit sauce.

    Tips and Notes

    Can't find auyama (West Indian pumpkin)? I used kabocha pumpkin or gem squash. It will yield virtually the same result.
    For a vegan version: Use your preferred milk substitute. I recommend coconut milk, because I love coconut.
    For a diabetic-friendly version: Use the equivalent quantity of your preferred sweetener in lieu of sugar.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 461kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 19gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 510mgPotassium: 629mgFiber: 3gSugar: 62gVitamin A: 2105IUVitamin C: 19.2mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 1.2mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.

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    Edited: Jul 2, 2022 | Publish: Nov 22, 2011

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