Description
A smooth and creamy pumpkin egg custard made with milk, eggs, pumpkin puree, and warm spices. Gently baked in a water bath, this comforting dessert delivers a silky texture and cozy fall flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (3.25% fat or higher)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (optional topping)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare a water bath by filling a high-rimmed 9 × 13-inch baking pan with about 1 inch of hot water. Place six 4-ounce ramekins inside the pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten.
- Add the milk and dark brown sugar, whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
- Whisk in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly into the ramekins.
- Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 40–50 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly jiggly.
- Carefully remove the ramekins from the water bath and allow them to cool.
- Refrigerate the custards for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and a light sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Using a water bath helps the custard cook gently and prevents cracking.
- Custards are done when the edges are firm and the center slightly jiggles.
- For deeper flavor, replace brown sugar with maple syrup.
- Add ginger and cloves for a stronger pumpkin spice flavor.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 custard
- Calories: 171 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
