Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting flavors of this Pumpkin Custard, a delightful fall dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This baked treat is rich with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a silky smooth texture that will have you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Custard Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, sugars, milk, vanilla, spices, and salt until smooth.
- Prepare the Custard: Divide the mixture into ramekins placed in a water bath and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the custard cool before serving warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use half-and-half instead of whole milk.
- This custard can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Water Bath
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
