Homemade Pumpkin Flower Cream

Pumpkin flower is part of the culture and typical Mexican cuisine since pre-Hispanic times. Its delicious and subtle flavor perfectly combines with a wide variety of dishes. Prepare this pumpkin flower cream for your family, with its delicious and creamy taste. It’s perfect to complement your daily menu.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 dried árbol chile
  • 1/2 sprigs epazote
  • 2 bunches zucchini blossoms, cleaned and without stem
  • 2 cups cow's milk
  • 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup panela cheese , for garnish, cut into small cubes
  • 1 sprig epazote, for garnish
  • zucchini blossoms, for garnish
Preparation
25 mins
20 mins
Low
  • Heat a pot with oil over medium heat and cook the onion, garlic, dried árbol chili, epazote, and pumpkin flower.
  • Add the milk and heavy cream. Cook for about 10 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Cool and blend with the chicken broth.
  • Melt the butter in the same pot, and pour in the pumpkin flower cream, season with salt and pepper, and let it cook for 10 more minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve with small cubes of panela cheese and garnish with pumpkin flower and epazote.

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