Preheat oven to 325 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet lined with nonstick liner, buttered parchment or waxed paper, spread pepitas close together in a single layer.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar and 6 tablespoons water. Bring to a simmer, stirring only until sugar is dissolved. Continue to cook, tilting pan occasionally to distribute heat evenly, until a caramel of a deep amber color forms, about 15 minutes.
Working quickly (before caramel cools and hardens), pour half the hot caramel into a 9-inch loaf pan, tilting pan to coat bottom and a bit of the sides. Pour remaining caramel over pepitas, using an offset spatula to help spread caramel if necessary. Let both pans cool completely. When pepita praline is cool, break into 2-inch pieces.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine milk, cream, chili powder, cinnamon, peppercorns and star anise. Bring to a simmer over high heat; reduce to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Let stand, off heat, 15 minutes. Return to a simmer, turn off heat and whisk in chocolate until smooth.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, remaining 1/3 cup sugar and the salt together. Whisking constantly, slowly pour hot chocolate mixture into eggs until fully combined. Pour custard through a fine sieve into caramel-coated loaf pan. Place loaf pan in a deep roasting pan. Add 2 inches hot tap water to roasting pan. Cover roasting pan tightly with foil; prick foil all over with a fork.
Carefully transfer pan to oven. Bake until flan is lightly set but still jiggles when shaken (lifting foil to check), about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer loaf pan to a wire rack to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate flan at least 4 hours or overnight.
To serve, run an offset spatula along sides of pan to gently release it. Turn onto a serving platter and top with pepita praline; serve in slices.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	290.54 Kcal (1216 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.43g	16%
Cholesterol	122.13mg	41%
Sodium	84.56mg	4%
Potassium	121.87mg	3%
Total Carbs	45.47g	15%
Sugars	42.62g	170%
Dietary Fiber	0.38g	2%
Protein	6.42g	13%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	79.5mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	225.02 Kcal (942 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.08g	16%
Cholesterol	94.59mg	41%
Sodium	65.49mg	4%
Potassium	94.39mg	3%
Total Carbs	35.22g	15%
Sugars	33.01g	170%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	2%
Protein	4.97g	13%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	61.5mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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