Description
Our Calabaza Flan captures the essence of fall with a bold pumpkin spice flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. This decadent flan is thick, rich, and creamy, offering a delightful blend of sweetness and spice that’s perfect for the autumn season.
Flavor
Calabaza is earthy and slightly sweet, with warm spice notes like cinnamon and nutmeg that evoke the essence of fall. Its creamy texture adds richness, making it a comforting ingredient in desserts. Calabaza flan highlights this seasonal flavor, resulting in a thick and creamy custard that beautifully balances the sweetness of pumpkin with warm spices, creating a cozy dessert perfect for autumn celebrations.
Speculaaskruiden…?
Pumpkin spice has a rich history dating back to the Dutch East India Company, where it was inspired by blends like speculaaskruiden. This aromatic spice mix, featuring cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, mace, cloves, and sometimes cardamom and white pepper, adds depth and warmth to desserts, enriching them with a touch of Dutch culinary charm.
Did You Know?
The West Indian Pumpkin, known as Calabaza, has its roots in South America and found its way to Puerto Rico through the Taíno people. Embraced by European influences, calabaza became a staple ingredient in Puerto Rican cuisine, adding a sweet and spicy flair to traditional dishes and mouthwatering desserts.
Sweet and Savory Balance…
While calabaza is predominantly used in sweet dishes like flan, it can also be found in savory recipes such as soups and stews. This versatility highlights its unique ability to complement both sweet and savory flavors, making it a culinary chameleon in Puerto Rican cuisine.
Elements
Milk, Pumpkin, Eggs, Sugar, Orange Juice, Spices, Vanilla Flavor, Salt
Flan Facts
- bright orange color of pumpkin comes from beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. This antioxidant is great for your vision, so technically, eating pumpkin flan is good for your eyes!
- The classic pumpkin spice flavor comes from a blend of cinnamaldehyde (cinnamon), eugenol (clove), and gingerol (ginger). These compounds create a warming sensation, making pumpkin flan perfect for chilly fall nights.
- Pumpkin is naturally high in fiber and pectin, which help thicken the flan while adding a creamy, smooth texture without needing additional thickeners.
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