PUMPKIN CUSTARD WITH PECAN-GINGER TOPPING

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Pumpkin Custard With Pecan-Ginger Topping image

A lower carb twist on a Thanksgiving tradition. No crust! And a tasty pecan and candied ginger streusel topping. I buy candied ginger already cute in bits.

Provided by Mikekey * @Mikekey

Categories     Puddings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large egg
1/4 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
2/3 cup(s) pumpkin, canned or cooked (not pie filling)
1/2 cup(s) evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed)
TOPPING
1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar
2 teaspoon(s) all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon(s) unsalted butter, cold
2 tablespoon(s) chopped pecans
2 tablespoon(s) minced candied ginger
- whipped topping, or whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F. Coat two 8-oz custard cups or small casseroles with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, beat the egg and stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar, vanilla, salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, allspice, ginger and nutmeg.
  • Mix in pumpkin and evaporated milk.
  • Divide evenly between the 2 prepared dishes.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • For the Topping: Combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans and candied ginger.
  • When custard has baked 20 minutes, sprinkle topping over each custard. Bake another 15 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes if serving warm. Cool to room temperature otherwise. Serve topped with a dollop of whipped topping, if using.

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