Cooking & Recipes
Pumpkin Pie Custard
This Pumpkin Pie Custard is a healthy and delicious fall treat made with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, silken tofu, and warm spices. It's a tasty way to enjoy a satisfying dessert while checking off multiple Daily Dozen food groups. Perfect for anyone seeking a plant-based, nutrient-dense dessert option.
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Per serving, this advances 4 of 10 daily targets. Pick how much you'll have:
- Unsaturated-fat source
- Nuts and seeds
- Legumes
- Other fruits
See analyzed amounts
Unsaturated-fat source 0.71Nuts and seeds 0.71Legumes 0.63Other fruits 0.25
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Get setIngredients
Recipe yield: 6 servings. Shown for cooking scale, not as a health score.
Make itInstructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Combine the pumpkin puree, silken tofu, pumpkin pie spice, and dates into a blender and blend until smooth.
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Taste the mixture and adjust the pumpkin pie spice and dates to your liking.
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Pour the mixture into a baking dish or small ramekins.
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Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the top cracks.
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To make the Cashew Drizzle, combine the water, cashews, dates, and vanilla in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
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Once the custard is done, top with the Cashew Drizzle and sprinkle with crushed walnuts or pecans.
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Enjoy!
Adapted from nutritionfacts.org