About this Recipe Makeover

Although pumpkin pie is already healthier because of the antioxidant-rich pumpkin, traditional pumpkin pie still rates high in calories, fat and sugars. Topping off an already calorie-rich meal with a slice of pie can tip the scale towards calorie surplus.

Brandy Pumpkin Flan skims off the calories, fat and sugars by replacing evaporated milk with low-fat yogurt and nonfat milk, and by decreasing the sugar content. Although we've skimmed the portion size (most pie servings are 1/6 to 1/8 the pie), we've added rich tasting and flavorful ingredients, such as hazelnuts, molasses, brandy, and crystallized ginger, making this flan a one of a kind treat!

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• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup ground hazelnuts
• 1 Tbsp sugar substitute *
• 4 Tbsp low-fat cream cheese, divided
• 2 Tbsp nonfat milk, chilled
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (or cold, mashed pumpkin)
• 1 Tbsp molasses
• 1 Tbsp brandy
• 2 Tbsp low-fat fruit yogurt
• 2 tsp mixed spice (see recipe link below) (or pumpkin pie spice)
• 1 Tbsp diced crystallized ginger

• 1 unbaked deep pie crust, 9-inch
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 16 oz canned pumpkin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 12 fl. oz evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, liquid

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