Pumpkin Pecan Custard Recipes

PUMPKIN PECAN CUSTARD

Steps:

• Custard: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease six 6-ounce (180 mL) ramekins and arrange on baking sheet.
• In a medium bowl or large glass measuring cup, beat eggs lightly with a fork. Add 2/3 cup (150 mL) brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, allspice, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Stir in pumpkin puree until blended. Slowly stir in evaporated milk. Pour evenly into prepared ramekins.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
• Topping: Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons (30 mL) brown sugar, flour and 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) cinnamon. Add melted butter and stir in pecans.
• After baking custards for 20 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle nut mixture evenly over custards and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until a knife inserted near the centre comes out clean.
• Transfer to rack to cool. Serve warm or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

PUMPKIN PECAN CUSTARD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Transfer to eight 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place in a baking pan; add 1 in. boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, for topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over custards. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., Remove ramekins from water bath; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

PUMPKIN CUSTARD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat until smooth. Pour into four greased 10-oz. custard cups. , Place in a 13x9-in. baking pan; pour hot water around cups to a depth of 1 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. , For topping, combine the brown sugar, pecans and butter. Sprinkle over custard. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled; top with whipped cream and cinnamon if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

PUMPKIN CUSTARD WITH CRUNCHY PECAN TOPPING

Steps:

• Stir together first 11 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Pour mixture evenly into 8 lightly greased 4 oz. ramekins or custard cups.
• Place in a large roasting pan; add hot water to depth of 1".
• Bake uncovered, at 325 degrees for 55 minutes.
• Meanwhile melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and 1/2 cup sugar. Cook, stirring constantly 6 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and mixture is golden brown. Pour onto a parchment paper lined pan and spread evenly. Cool completely; break into small pieces and set aside.
• Remove ramekins from water; cool slightly on wire rack. Cover and chill up to 24 hours if desired.
• To serve: Top each custard with pecan topping. Whip cream would be wonderful on top also.