Pumpkin Pecan Custard

My family loves pumpkin pie flavor, but this is a delicious, creamy, healthier alternative, and we don’t miss the crust at all. It firms up as it cools.

Pumpkin Pecan Custard

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + chilling
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
  • 1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup egg substitute
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • TOPPING:
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Transfer to eight 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place in a baking pan; add 1 in. boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, for topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over custards. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • 3. Remove ramekins from water bath; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 213 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.