Pumpkin Custard

[geekmidwinter]

3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 15oz can pumpkin
1 1/2 cups whipping cream, half and half or light cream
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans (optional)
1/4 cup maple syrup

Preheat oven to 350, In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, pumpkin, cream, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt, mix well with a whisk. Divide mixture among eight 6 ounce custard cups or ramekins. Place in roasting pan, pour hot water into pan around custard cups to a depth of one inch. Bake for 45-55min until set. Remove cups from water, cool slightly on wire rack. In a small bowl combine pecans and maple syrup, spoon on top of custards. Can be served warm or chilled.


These are so rich and delicious, my family loves them. I usually put the bowl of syrup and nuts on the side and let people add what they want. I also usually make them 16 at a time, and they all disappear. This recipe came from an old issue of Southern Living, I believe.

[MHooch]

Geekmidwinter, that sounds absolutely scrumptious!! I'll definitely be trying this one. And by the way, I absolutely LOVE your location. LOL!

[geekmidwinter]

Thanks! By the way, i got my sets of ramekin/custard cups at the dollar store, and I know they sell them at Big Lots, too. Mine have lids, so if by some weird chance there are custards left over, you can cover them and refrigerate them. Good luck, and let me know how they turn out!

[tantraman]

yea that looks good I will try that for sure.

[gibbi125]

So if by some weird chance there are custards left over..........!!!!!!!!!!!

[deenamathew]

Thank for sharing i love the pumpkin kids of receipes.

[metallica_87]

We have a dairy treat in my home town where they're open Halloween and make soft serve Pumpkin Custard cones. It's the most delicious thing I've ever ate.