Description
Pumpkin Pecan Custard is a delightful fall dessert that combines the creamy richness of pumpkin with the crunchy texture of pecans. This easy-to-make custard is perfect for cozy gatherings, whether it’s a holiday feast or just a quiet evening at home. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, every bite feels like a comforting hug. Serve it warm or chilled, and watch as it becomes a beloved staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a pie dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in half of the chopped pecans into the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish and evenly distribute.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg