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Canned pumpkin adds both rich flavor and creaminess to this traditional Spanish custard, and toasted coconut adds even more sweetness. Ingredients:
1 cup sugar, divided |
2 1/2 cups skim milk |
3 large eggs |
3 egg whites |
1 cup canned pumpkin |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 cup flaked coconut |
Directions:
1. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar in a 9-inch round cakepan. Cook over medium-high heat, shaking pan occasionally using oven mitts, until sugar melts and turns a light golden brown; set aside. (Mixture may crack slightly as it cools.)
2. Heat milk and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan, stirring constantly, until hot and frothy.
3. Beat eggs, egg whites, and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended; gradually add hot milk mixture, beating at low speed. Pour mixture over caramelized sugar, and place cakepan in a roasting pan. Pour hot water into roasting pan to a depth of 1 inch.
4. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted in center of flan comes out clean.
5. Remove pan from water; cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill.
6. Bake coconut in a shallow pan at 350°, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes or until toasted. Cool.
7. Loosen edges of flan with a spatula, and invert onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with coconut.
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