Baked Pumpkin Custard 🎃
Description:
This delightful Baked Pumpkin Custard is the perfect alternative to traditional pumpkin pie, especially during the holiday season! It’s a smooth and creamy dessert that embodies all the flavors of fall 🍂, making it ideal for serving to guests when you’re craving something different but still want to capture that festive spirit.
Recipe Information:
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Low Cholesterol, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
- Servings: 8
- Total Time: 1 hour and 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 148.3
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 2.2mg
- Sodium: 152.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 22.2g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 19.9g
- Protein: 10.2g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free egg substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free evaporated milk
Instructions:
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Prepare the Custard Mixture:
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, combine the fat-free egg substitute, vanilla extract, light brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree, skim milk, and fat-free evaporated milk.
- Blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency, ensuring that all the ingredients are well incorporated.
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Prepare the Baking Dish:
- Coat a 2-quart souffle dish with a non-stick cooking spray, such as Pam, ensuring that the entire surface is evenly coated. This will prevent the custard from sticking to the dish during baking.
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Pour the Mixture:
- Once the dish is prepared, pour the pumpkin custard mixture into the souffle dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
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Bake the Custard:
- Place the filled dish into a larger baking pan filled with about 1 inch of hot water. This water bath method will help the custard bake evenly and prevent it from cracking.
- Carefully transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake the custard at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the custard is set and a sharp knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Chill and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the custard from the oven and allow it to cool slightly at room temperature.
- Then, transfer the custard to the refrigerator and chill it for at least 8 hours or overnight. Chilling the custard allows it to set further and enhances its flavor.
- When ready to serve, garnish the chilled pumpkin custard with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
- Enjoy this delightful Baked Pumpkin Custard with friends and family during the holiday season, or anytime you crave a delicious and comforting dessert!
This Baked Pumpkin Custard is sure to become a new favorite on your holiday dessert menu. Its creamy texture, warm spices, and festive flavor will delight your taste buds and leave you longing for more. Plus, it’s a healthier option, with low cholesterol and packed with pumpkin goodness 🎃. So, why not treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful dessert today?
