Southern Style Pumpkin Custard w/ Pecans
List of Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- one 15-oz can unseasoned pumpkin
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup canned evaporated skimmed milk
- 1/4 cup bourbon or additional milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup whipping cream (optional)
- 1 T powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in pumpkin, brown sugar, evaporated milk, bourbon, cinnamon, salt, ginger and nutmeg; mix well.
- Pour mixture into six 6-oz custard cups; sprinkle venly with pecans. Place cups in shallow roasting pan or broiler pan. Pour hot water into pan to come halfway up sides of cups.
- Bake about 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and pecans are toasted.
- If desired, beat together whipping cream and powdered sugar in electri mixer until soft peaks form. Serve custard warm, at room temperature or chilled with whipped cream., if desired.
Final Comments
6 servings.
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