Pumpkin Custard: Perfectly Creamy in 40 Minutes
A creamy baked custard made with pumpkin puree and warm spices. Simple and satisfying dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour mixture into four ramekins.
- Place ramekins in a baking dish. Add hot water to reach halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center.
- Cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture before baking.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg