PUMPKIN SPICE CUSTARD

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We love this traditional Crock-Pot pumpkin spice custard. The added espresso powder gives it a latte effect! —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (29 ounces) pumpkin
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon salt
Gingersnap cookies, crushed
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

Pour 1 in. water into a 6-qt. slow cooker. Layer two 24-in. pieces of foil; roll up lengthwise to make a 1-in.-thick roll. Shape into a ring; place in slow cooker to make a rack., Whisk together first 7 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. Fold an 18x12-in. piece of foil lengthwise into thirds, making a sling. Use the sling to lower the baking dish onto foil rack, not allowing sides to touch slow cooker. Cover slow cooker with a double layer of white paper towels; place lid securely over towels. , Cook, covered, on low 6-7 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove baking dish from slow cooker using sling. Top with crushed gingersnap cookies and, if desired, whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.