SQUASH CUSTARD PIE

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Acorn squash has been a favorite of mine since I was little and my mother baked it with sugar and cinnamon. This particular pie was something I improvised. We love pumpkin pie, but had fresh squash in excess. So I came up with this new variation! It's good to take to potlucks, to pie or cake walks at school, or to serve as a different dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas. -Mary Kelly, Hopland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup mashed cooked winter squash
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
1 unbaked pastry shell
Whipped cream or topping or garnish

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. , Pour into the pastry shell; bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake for 45 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.