Vintage dessert recipe: pumpkin custard

 
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Here's a great vintage dessert recipe for your holiday table, or anytime.

For anyone watching their waistline during the Thanksgiving or Christmas season, there is no need to forego desserts all together. This vintage custard recipe is very much like pumpkin pie without the crust which will save calories, and it's also great for those with wheat allergies. If you are still looking to cut down on calories, it's easy to substitute the whole milk for 2% or non-fat, and use just a bit less sugar. Of course remember that most important is moderation. This custard serves 6, not 1. ;-)

Have fun, eat dessert. 

Pumpkin Custard

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Pumpkin Custards

1 cup cooked pumpkin, fresh or canned

1 1/2 cups milk, scalded

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon allspice

3/4 cup sugar

3 eggs, slightly beaten

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Combine pumkin, sugar, salt. spices, and eggs. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly. Pour into well-oiled custard cups. Set in pan of warm water. Bake in moderate oven (375 F.) until an inserted knife comes out clean. Serve with whipped cream. 6 servings. Mrs. Herbert Kleis, Lackawanna, N.Y.