Pumpkin Custards
- 12 cup canned pumpkin
- 12 teaspoon ground ginger
- 12 teaspoon cinnamon
- 12 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 egg, large
- 2 egg yolks, large
- whipped cream
- Bring a pot of water to boil.
- In the meantime, set 8 6 ounce ovenproof custard cups in 2 8 inch square pans.
- Adjust oven rack to lower middle position and heat to 325 degrees.
- Heat pumpkin and spices in a medium saucepan over medium heat until puree sputters and flavors intensify, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Whisk in sugar, then ,milk; bring ot a simmer.
- Meanwhile, whisk egg and yolks in a medium bowl,
- Gradually whisk hot pumpkin mixture into eggs, then pour in custard cups.
- Set pans in oven; carefully pour hot water in pans halfway up sides of cups.
- Bake until custards are set, about 30 minutes.
- Remove cups from pans and cool slightly.
- Tear off pieces of plastic wrap and press directly over custards to keep a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours (can keep up to 3 days).
- To serve, garnish chilled custards with whipped cream.
pumpkin, ground ginger, cinnamon, brown sugar, milk, egg, egg yolks, whipped cream
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pumpkin-custards-445950 (may not work)