pumpkin custard

Squash-based sweet filling

Pumpkin custard is a baked dessert made from pumpkin puree, eggs, cream or milk, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

It has a smooth, creamy texture similar to flan or crème caramel.

The filling of pumpkin pie is essentially pumpkin custard baked in a crust: She served pumpkin custard in ramekins instead of making a whole pie.

Related
  • pieCrust-enclosed baked dish
  • fillingMaterial placed within
  • spicePlant-derived food flavoring
  • creamySmooth and rich
  • silkySmooth and lustrous

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texture

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Baked dessert with streusel

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flavor profile

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temperature serving style

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Churned frozen dairy dessert

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Family

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G