Recipe for pumpkin gratin

Looking for a delicious, comforting fall dish? Try making a pumpkin gratin, using this seasonal vegetable with its tender, slightly sweet flesh and subtle chestnut flavor.

Easy to prepare and loved by the whole family, this golden gratin will add a touch of originality to your fall and winter meals. Discover our simple recipe for making this delicious pumpkin gratin! 🎃

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Which ingredients?

Here are the ingredients you will need to make your pumpkin gratin:

• 1 pumpkin (about 1 kg) 🎃
• 20 cl of liquid cream 🥛
• 150 g grated cheese (Comté, Gruyère, or Emmental) 🧀
• 2 garlic cloves 🧄
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil 🫒
• Salt and pepper 🧂
• Nutmeg ✨
• A few sprigs of thyme 🌿

Ceercle tip: you can add smoked bacon bits or crushed hazelnuts to give your gratin a crunchy texture and extra flavor.

Our recipe for pumpkin gratin

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🔪 Prep time: 20 min
🔥 Cook time: 45 min

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (thermostat 6).
2. Wash the pumpkin and cut it in half. Remove the seeds with a spoon. If it is organic, you can keep the skin, which is edible.
3. Cut the pumpkin into thin slices about 5 mm thick.
4. Slice the onion and finely chop the garlic cloves.
5. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
6. Butter a gratin dish and rub it with a clove of garlic to add flavor.
7. Arrange a first layer of pumpkin slices in the dish. Add some of the sautéed onion, season with salt and pepper, and grate a little nutmeg.
8. Repeat the process to create several layers until all the ingredients are used up.
9. In a bowl, mix the cream with the chopped garlic, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Pour this mixture evenly over the gratin.
10. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese and add a few sprigs of thyme.
11. Bake for 45 minutes.
12. Check whether it is cooked by piercing the pumpkin with a knife: it should be very tender.
13. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving hot.

Ceercle tip: Cover your dish with aluminum foil for the first 30 minutes of cooking. This will allow the pumpkin to cook through without burning the cheese. Remove the aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes to achieve a beautiful golden brown crust.

Your pumpkin gratin will keep for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can reheat it in the oven to restore its crispiness.

Enjoy your meal! 🍽️