Easy Kalabasa Leche Flan Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• ¼ cup kalabasa (squash), boiled and mashed

• 6 egg yolks

• 2 eggs

• 1 box (250 ml) fresh milk or evaporated milk

• 1 can (218 g) condensed milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel:

• 10 tbsp sugar

• 4 tbsp water

HOW TO COOK:

1. First, prepare the steamer by pouring 1 liter of water. Set on a medium heat and cover with lid.

2. Prepare a 2 molds or llaneras.

3. Make the caramel first by dividing the sugar and water on both llaneras.

4. Heat llanera on a low fire one at a time until sugar starts to melt, dissolves and become syrupy.

5. Turn off the heat when the caramel syrup turns light brown.

6. Tilt the tin around to coat all sides and continue with the other llanera and set aside to cool.

7. In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, eggs, mashed kalabasa, then whisk together.

8. Add the condensed milk, fresh or evaporated milk, and vanilla extract then continue whisking until combined.

9. Use a strainer and a ladle to transfer kalabasa mixture into the prepared llaneras to get rid of lumpy bits.

10. Place in the steamer and steam for about 30 minutes with a cloth under the lid (to catch water drippings and avoid flan from soggy).

11. Insert a toothpick, if it comes out clean, your done.

12. Remove from steamer and transfer on a wire rack and let it cool for 10 minutes.

13. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before transferring to a plate.

14. When transferring, loose edges with a knife first to avoid flan from breaking.

15. Transfer by turning the flan upside down, with the caramel up top. Enjoy!

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