Pumpkin Custards Two Ways
Have you ever baked extra pumpkin pie filling in a ramekin for a crust-free dessert? It's pretty good, right? This is the improved version of that - rich and dense. I simplified the Kabocha Squash Pie filling recipe from Christopher and Melissa's cookbook to the point where this could be made in a jiffy. First, canned pumpkin. Second, whole eggs. Third, reduced the sugar. You could replace the spices with 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice. Yeah, this is about perfect now!
The second recipe is a slight variation on the pumpkin pie filling recipe on a can of Trader Joes organic pumpkin. It's easy peasy and just as delicious.
Pumpkin Custards
Adapted from Canal House Cooks Every Day
Makes 5-6 small ramekins
cooking spray
1 can (15 oz) pureed pumpkin
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 Tblsp molasses
2 eggs
1/2 cup cream, half and half or coconut milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground mace or nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 375 degrees, rack in center position. Grease 5 small ramekins with cooking spray or butter and set into a 9x13" baking dish for easy transfer into and out of the oven.
Combine all filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well with a wire whisk. Fill each ramekin 3/4 full and bake for 40-45 minutes. Custards will puff while in the oven, but sink back down when cooled. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.
Trader Joes Pumpkin Custards
Makes 5-6 small ramekins
Adapted from Trader Joes Pumpkin Pie recipe
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 375 degrees, rack in center position. Grease 5 small ramekins with cooking spray or butter and set into a 9x13" baking dish for easy transfer into and out of the oven.
Combine all filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well with a wire whisk. Fill each ramekin 3/4 full and bake for 40-45 minutes until filling is set but the center still jiggles slightly. Serve warm.