pumpkin custard with pecan-ginger topping

Seattle, WA
Updated on May 24, 2016

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.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make pumpkin custard with pecan-ginger topping

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325F. Coat two 8-oz custard cups or small casseroles with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    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.
  • Step 3
    Mix in pumpkin and evaporated milk.
  • Step 4
    Divide evenly between the 2 prepared dishes.
  • Step 5
    Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Step 6
    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.
  • Step 7
    When custard has baked 20 minutes, sprinkle topping over each custard. Bake another 15 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Step 8
    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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Category: Puddings
Keyword: #pumpkin
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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