Description
This pumpkin custard is a smooth and creamy dessert. It is simple to make with basic ingredients. You will enjoy its rich pumpkin flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the mixture into four small ramekins.
- Place the ramekins in a baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the ramekins.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The custard is done when it is set but still jiggles slightly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter custard.
- Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg