Pumpkin Pie in Squash Cups

• 1 1/2 cups plus 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 30 ounces pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup cream
• 20 ounces evaporated milk
• 6 acorn squash (or mini pumpkins)
• 6 egg whites (200 grams)
• 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (200 grams)
• 2 cups minus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (200 grams)

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Place the sugar, salt, cinnamon, allspice, ginger and cloves in a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle and mix until combined.
3. Add the eggs and continue mixing.
4. Add the pumpkin and mix until combined.
5. Gradually add the cream and evaporated milk.
6. Use a sharp paring knife to cut out the top of the acorn squash (you could also use mini-pumpkins).
7. Use a melon baller to spoon out the contents of the squash.
8. Remove some of the meat from the side of the squash so the sides are about 1/2-inch thick.
9. Fill each squash with the pumpkin mixture.
10. Place the squash in a baking dish and add about 1-inch of water to the bottom of the pan.
11. A water bath will protect the eggs from scrambling.
12. Place in the oven for 15 minutes.
13. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for another 40 to 50 minutes.
14. Cool on a wire rack for about 2 hours.
15. Place the egg whites in a medium-size mixing bowl and whip with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
16. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and gradually add the granulated sugar.
17. Whip to stiff glossy peaks.
18. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the powdered sugar.
19. Place the meringue in a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
20. Top each squash opening with the meringue.
21. Place the meringue-topped squash under the broiler until lightly browned (you could also use a mini-torch to lightly brown the meringue).
22. Serve and enjoy!

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pumpkin-pie-in-squash-cups-recipe.html (may not work)