Description
Craving all the cozy vibes of fall without the work of a pie? This Creamy Pumpkin Custard is the dreamy dessert you’re looking for. It’s a smooth, spiced, and silky custard packed with pumpkin flavor—perfect for holidays, weekend treats, or anytime you need easy dessert ideas. This is an easy recipe that brings the comforting taste of pumpkin pie without the crust, making it a gluten-free, quick dessert option. Serve it warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream, and you’ve got one of the best food ideas for fall gatherings or solo indulgence.
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease 4 to 6 ramekins and place them in a baking dish.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
3. Divide the mixture evenly among the ramekins.
4. Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the ramekins.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
6. Cool in the water bath for 10 minutes, then remove ramekins and let cool completely.
7. Chill for at least 1 hour or serve warm with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Don’t skip the water bath—it gives you the creamiest custard texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 custard cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: creamy pumpkin custard, fall dessert, easy recipe, gluten-free dessert, pumpkin pie alternative, quick dessert, healthy snack