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Spicy Pumpkin Caramel Custard or Flan

Silky pumpkin flan seasoned with a subtle kick of RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate and RC Spiced Pumpkin Coulis, poured over golden caramel sauce.

Yield / Servings

1 Large Flan or 20 (4 oz.) Cups

Category

Desserts / Other Desserts

Filed Under: Desserts Other Desserts Dessert Sauces Flavors & Extracts

Ingredients

8 Components
Caramel Sauce Base
Sugar 1 lb.
Water 2 Tbsp.
Lemon Juice ½ tsp.
RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate For Caramel (Optional) ⅛ tsp.
Spiced Pumpkin Custard
Half & Half 2 quarts
RC No Bake Custard Mix 1 package
RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate ¼ tsp.
RC Spiced Pumpkin Coulis Prepared 16 oz. bottle
Vanilla Extract 2 tsp.

Preparation Steps

1
Prepare Caramel Coating

In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine 1 lb. sugar, 2 Tbsp. water, ½ tsp. lemon juice, and optional ⅛ tsp. RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate. Heat mixture over medium flame until sugar melts and turns a deep golden brown. Immediately pour 1 tablespoon into each oven-proof dessert cup or large flan mold. (Caution: Caramel will be extremely hot).

2
Prepare Spiced Pumpkin Custard

Combine 2 quarts cold half & half with 1 package RC No Bake Custard Mix, 2 tsp. vanilla extract, ¼ tsp. RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate, and 16 oz. prepared RC Spiced Pumpkin Coulis. Prepare following custard package instructions until heated and thickened.

3
Portion, Chill & Unmold

Portion hot custard mix evenly into the caramel-lined cups or mold. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set. To serve, run a thin knife around the inside rim and invert onto individual dessert plates.

Chef Notes & Value-Added Variations

"Umamify" Savory Depth: To create an extraordinarily rich, savory-sweet profile, add ½ tsp. RC Umami Sensations™ Kokumi Powder and ½ tsp. RC Mirepoix Powder to the cold half & half before preparing the custard.

Garnish & Presentation: Garnish unmolded flan with toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and a decorative drizzle of prepared RC Caramel Dessert Sauce Mix or RC Dark Chocolate Dessert Sauce Mix.