PUMPKIN CUSTARD

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Nothing says fall quite like desserts enriched with the sweet, spicy, incomparable taste of this premier squash. Good Food Magazine, October 1986. Prep time does not include chilling time.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Pour half-and-half and cream into medium saucepan and heat just until scalded (tiny bubbles will form around edge of pan).
  • Mix liqueur, ginger, and salt in small bowl. Lightly whisk eggs together in separate mixing bowl. Add liqueur mixture and whisk to blend. Very gradually stir in scalded cream. Stir in sugar, pumpkin, and lemon zest.
  • Pour custard into six 3/4-cup custard cups or ramekins and place in baking pan. Pour enough hot water into pan to come halfway up sides of cups. Cover with cookie sheet. Bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes.
  • Transfer custard cups to wire rack to cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.7, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 147.8, Sodium 183.4, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 18.3, Protein 5.2

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