Homemade Pumpkin Custard

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"This homemade pumpkin custard is incredibly easy to prepare and makes for a wonderful fall dessert. Perfect for family gatherings!"

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Pumpkin Purée

KEY INGREDIENT

For the Pumpkin Custard – pure pumpkin puree – ground ginger – ground cinnamon – dark brown sugar – evaporated milk – large egg – egg yolks For the Vanilla Whipped Cream – Heavy Cream – Vanilla Bean Paste or Pure Vanilla Extract – Powdered Sugar

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TOTAL TIME

Yield

8 SERVINGS

40 MINUTES

PREP TIME

Homemade Pumpkin Custard Recipe

10 MINUTES

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Making the Pumpkin Custard 1. Bring 1 quarter water to boil for a water bath..

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Making the Pumpkin Custard 2. Set eight 6-ounce custard cups in two 8-inch square pans.

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Making the Pumpkin Custard 3. Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat to 325 degrees F.

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Making the Pumpkin Custard 4. Heat pumpkin, ginger, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat until puree sputters and flavors intensify, about 3 minutes.

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Making the Pumpkin Custard 5.  Whisk in brown sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a simmer.

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Making the Pumpkin Custard 6. Meanwhile, whisk egg and yolks in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk hot-pumpkin mixture into the eggs, then pour into custard cups.

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Making the Pumpkin Custard 7. Set pans in oven and carefully pour enough water in the pan to come halfway up the sides of the cups. Bake until the custards are set, about 30 minutes.

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Making the Pumpkin Custard 8. Remove custard cups from the baking dish and cool slightly. Lay plastic wrap directly over each custard to prevent a skin from forming. Chill until ready to serve.

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Making the Vanilla Whipped Cream 1. Combine the cold heavy cream and vanilla or vanilla paste in a chilled non-reactive bowl.

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Making the Vanilla Whipped Cream 2. Whisk by hand or using an electric mixture until the cream holds a loose peak. A soft peak will hold a lazy curve when the beater or whisk is held upside down.

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Making the Vanilla Whipped Cream 3. Then, sprinkle the sugar on top of the whipped cream and continue beating until stiff peaks are formed.

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Serving the Pumpkin Custard 1. Add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each custard. Then, serve.

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Enjoy!

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