Baked Pumpkin Custard from EAGLE BRAND Recipe

This pumpkin custard recipe, made extra decadent with a can of sweetened condensed milk, will make you want to skip the traditional pie this year.

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin
• 1 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• teaspoon salt
• cup whipped cream (or to taste)
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon (or to taste)

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to prepare your delicious pumpkin custard:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
2. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until fully beaten.
3. Mix in the pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice, stirring until well combined.
4. Incorporate the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt, and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
5. Pour the custard mixture evenly into six 6-ounce custard cups.
6. Prepare the baking dish: Place the custard cups into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Fill the baking dish with boiling water around the custard cups to a depth of about 1 inches.
7. Bake the custard in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the centers are almost set but slightly wobbly.
8. Cool the custard by removing the cups from the baking dish and setting them on a wire rack.
9. Serve: Once the custard has cooled completely, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon just before serving.

Can You Make Pumpkin Custard Ahead of Time?

Yes, this pumpkin custard is perfect for making ahead. You can prepare it up to one day in advance and store it in the fridge, tightly covered, until you're ready to serve.

How to Store Pumpkin Custard

After cooling, cover each custard cup tightly with plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Community Tips and Praise

"My family LOVED this," says Kay. "I added a pinch of ground cloves and ground ginger to the custard. Didn't even need whipped cream!"

"Very easy to make," says Matt. "I added some extra spice nutmeg, ground clove, and allspice!! Very tasty!!!"

"Just like pumpkin pie without the crust," says Carolyn MacDonald Manning. "It's simple to make and I typically have all the necessary ingredients in my kitchen for the moment I get a craving."

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 388
• Total Fat: 11g (14% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 6g (32% DV)
• Cholesterol: 122mg (41% DV)
• Sodium: 348mg (15% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 28g (10% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (5% DV)
• Total Sugars: 25g
• Protein: 8g (16% DV)
• Vitamin C: 2mg (2% DV)
• Calcium: 94mg (7% DV)
• Iron: 1mg (6% DV)
• Potassium: 206mg (4% DV)