Easy Rolled Halloween Pumpkins

Directions

1. 1
   Remove the kabocha seeds and stem.
2. 2
   Cut into 3 cm pieces.
3. 3
   Place them on a heatproof dish and cover with plastic wrap.
4. 4
   Microwave at 500w for 4-5 minutes.
5. 5
   Peel the skin while the kabocha is still hot, set aside for decoration, and mash.
6. 6
   Try to peel the skin in wide strips.
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   Also, be careful not to burn yourself.
8. 8
   While the mashed kabocha is warm, add butter and mix.
9. 9
   Add salt and sugar.
10. 10
    Once it has combined well, add an egg yolk.
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    And cinnamon powder to taste.
12. 12
    Adjust the firmness with heavy cream.
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    Pour the cream little by little until just soft enough to shape with your hands.
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    Divide into 6 portions and place on plastic wrap.
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    Using the plastic wrap, squeeze the kabocha into a ball.
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    Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 360F/180C.
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    Spread baking paper on a tray.
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    Take the kabocha portions out of the plastic wrap, coat your hands with strong flour, and pat them round once again before arranging them on the tray.
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    Using a bamboo skewer, draw lines along the sides of the pumpkins.
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    When you bake them, the portions will expand, so cut the lines quite deep.
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    Also, it will be less hassle if you wet the bamboo stick with water.
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    Wrap your finger with plastic wrap and press down gently on the tops of the pumpkins.
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    Brush egg whites on the pumpkins.
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    Bake in an oven preheated to 360F/180C for 10 -15 minutes until lightly golden brown.
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    Cut the kabocha skin into pieces resembling stems.
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    Stick them into the tops of the kabocha cakes.