Description
Indulge in this creamy, spiced Pumpkin Custard—a comforting, crustless alternative to pumpkin pie. With a velvety texture, warm autumn spices, and a hint of maple, it’s the perfect dessert for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Whether you’re after a quick dessert idea, a holiday treat, or simply love easy recipes packed with seasonal flavor, this pumpkin custard ticks all the boxes. Great for those searching for fall dessert ideas, easy make-ahead sweets, or healthier single-serve portions. Elevate your food ideas list with this smooth and satisfying favorite.
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Place 4–6 ramekins in a large baking dish.
2. In a bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, and eggs until smooth.
3. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk until fully combined.
4. Pour the mixture evenly into ramekins.
5. Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the ramekins.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until centers are just set and slightly jiggly.
7. Remove ramekins from the water bath. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For best texture, do not overbake—custard should jiggle slightly in the center.
Chill completely before serving for the flavors to fully develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pumpkin custard, easy fall dessert, pumpkin dessert, holiday custard, make-ahead desserts