Pumpkin Spice Custard with Crunchy Pecan Topping

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Pumpkin Spice Custard with Crunchy Pecan Topping brings rich flavors to your holiday gatherings. This vegetarian French dessert elevates the occasion with a luscious custard infused with warm spices and a hint of dark rum, crowned with toasted pecans and a sweet maple drizzle. Perfect for meal prep, this dish allows you to spend more quality time with loved ones.

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Overview

This gourmet dessert is a delightful alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. The creamy custard, infused with warm spices and a hint of dark rum, is topped with crunchy toasted pecans and a sweet maple syrup drizzle. Perfect for making ahead, this dessert allows you to enjoy more time with family and friends on the big day.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Nuts

Cuisine

French

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups (cups) whipping cream
• 0.25 Cups (cups) sugar
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) ginger, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) nutmeg, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) cloves, ground
• 1 Cup (cup) pumpkin puree, pureed
• 0.5 Vanilla bean, divided
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dark rum
• 5 Large egg yolks
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) sugar
• 0.5 Cup (cup) toasted pecans, chopped
• 0.25 Cup (cup) maple syrup

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the whipping cream, 0.25 cup sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, pumpkin puree, and the vanilla bean pod and seeds. Bring to a simmer and stir in the rum. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the cream mixture.
4. Pour the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan with the cream mixture to create a custard. Stir and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Arrange 6 ramekins in a shallow baking dish. Evenly pour the custard into the ramekins. Fill the baking dish with boiling water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the custard is nearly set, with a dime-sized circle of jiggly liquid remaining in the center of each ramekin, about 25 to 40 minutes. Allow to sit, loosely covered with foil, for another 30 minutes.
7. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
8. Before serving, top each custard with chopped toasted pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy!

Enjoy your Spiced Pumpkin Custard with a delightful topping of toasted pecans and a sweet drizzle. This dessert is a perfect luxurious treat for any special occasion!