Pumpkin Custard with a Kick

SUBMITTED BY: Zafira Vauxhall  PHOTO BY: Baricat 

"Cayenne pepper is the unexpected ingredient that gives this not-so-traditional pumpkin custard its added kick! Enjoy it as is for a fat-free treat or add a little whipped cream (the real stuff, please) for a more indulgent dessert."
Pumpkin Custard with a Kick Recipe
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  6 Hrs
Original recipe yield 6 custard cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 4 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
  • whipped cream, to garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place 6 custard cups in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bring a kettle of water to the boil.
  2. Combine the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, orange juice, and lightly beaten egg whites in a mixing bowl. Stir in the pumpkin and evaporated milk until well blended.
  3. Carefully ladle the custard into each cup, dividing the mixture evenly. Pour boiling water around the cups to a depth of at least 1 inch. Bake the custards in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the custard comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  4. Carefully remove the pan from the oven; allow to cool. Remove the custard cups from the water bath and cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate before serving. Serve garnished with a tablespoon of real whipped cream, if desired.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2008 by Baricat 
Custard was great, but only after doubling the sweetening. Perhaps some people like a barely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by Tdawg 
Good, but needs spices. I use 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp cloves and a dash of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2009 by VIVNIDHI 
Too much of a kick. Unfornately, the cayenne did not taste good, maybe it was too much. I... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Pumpkin Custard with a Kick

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 161

  • Total Fat: 3.2g
  • Cholesterol: 13mg
  • Sodium: 282mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 7.9g

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