Secret Ingredient: Maple! A Rich Flavor You Can't Stop Eating
Your everyday pumpkin (kabocha) salad transforms into a high-end "department store basement” sweet!
The natural sweetness of the pumpkin perfectly intertwines with rich cream cheese and the secret ingredient: maple syrup! It is guaranteed to be a hit, whether served as a dessert or as a stylish side dish on your table. It’s addictively-delicious!
10 minutes
Dokin
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 3
Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 1 /4 kabocha (Japanese pumpkin)
- 2 tsp. salted butter
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 4 tbsp. walnuts
- A3 oz cream cheese
- A2 tbsp. milk
- A1 tbsp. Japanese mayonnaise
- A2 tsp. maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation
Remove the seeds and pulp from the kabocha and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Peel off any skin that has blemishes or dirt.
- 1
Place the kabocha in a microwave-safe container, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and heat at 600W for 5 minutes. (If it is still hard, heat in 30-second increments until tender).
- 2
While the kabocha is still warm, add the salted butter and sugar, and lightly mash and mix with a potato masher.
- 3
Roughly chop the walnuts and heat them in a toaster oven for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add the (A) ingredients (cream cheese, milk, mayonnaise, and maple syrup) and the walnuts, then mix to combine.
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Tips & Notes
・If the kabocha that you are using is very soft, you can omit the milk.
・Try drizzling a little maple syrup on the top for a decadent finish!
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