2013

Pumpkin Flan

in ricotta cream, walnuts and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena

INGREDIENTS: (6/8): 600 gr. pumpkin, 5 eggs, 150 grams of grated parmesan cheese, 500 gr. ricotta, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, salt to taste, 20 chopped walnuts, bread crumbs taste, 2 sockets savory, traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena.

PREPARATION: Cut large slices of pumpkin, remove the seeds and cook in the oven at 200 degrees for 50/60 minutes approx until it becomes soft. Remove from the oven and take the pulp off with a spoon, place it in a bowl and mash with a fork until it is reduced to a purée. Join the 4 eggs already whisked with parmesan cheese. Add ricotta cheese, chopped walnuts, savory, salt and oil. Mix well. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and level with the back of a spoon. With the help of a fork draw horizontal and vertical strips. Beat 1 egg and brush gently over the entire surface. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, bake at 160 degrees for 40/45 minutes. Remove from oven and decorate … with Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.