PRESSURE-COOKER PUMPKIN FLANS

Pressure-Cooker Pumpkin Flans image

This silky, smooth dessert captures the essence and elegance of fall. I came up with the recipe myself, aiming to make something both luscious and light. -Charles Insler, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cups water
1-1/2 cups fat-free evaporated milk
3 large eggs
1 large egg white
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon and cloves
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, combine 1/3 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar begins to melt. Cook without stirring until amber, about 20 minutes. Quickly pour into 6 ungreased 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups, tilting to coat bottoms of dishes. Let stand for 10 minutes., In a small saucepan, heat milk until bubbles form around sides of pan; remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg white, salt, spices and remaining 2/3 cup sugar until blended but not foamy. Slowly stir in hot milk. Stir in pumpkin and vanilla. Slowly pour into prepared ramekins., Cover each ramekin with foil. Place trivet insert and 1 cup water in pressure cooker. Set ramekins on trivet. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure cook on high for 13 minutes. Quick-release pressure., Centers should just be set (mixture will jiggle) and a thermometer inserted in flan should read at least 160°. Carefully remove ramekins. Cool 10 minutes; refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Carefully run a knife around edges of ramekins to loosen; invert each dish onto a rimmed serving dish. If desired, sprinkle with additional cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.