Spiced Pumpkin Pudding With Walnut Cream
Description
This elegant dessert features a velvety pumpkin custard infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Baked in a water bath for a silky texture, it is served with a light, whipped walnut cream spiked with dark rum. The combination of earthy pumpkin and nutty cream creates a sophisticated yet comforting end to a meal. Perfect for autumn gatherings or holiday dinners, this pudding offers a refined twist on classic pumpkin flavors. It can be prepared a day ahead, making it an excellent choice for entertaining when you want to minimize last-minute kitchen stress.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325&# 194;°F (163ðC).
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Butter a shallow 8-cup baking dish.
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Bring half and half to a simmer in a small saucepan, then set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well blended.
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Mix in the pumpkin puree and the warm half and half.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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Set the baking dish in a large roasting pan.
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Add enough hot water to the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
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Bake until the custard is set and a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
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Cool the pudding completely in the pan.
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To make the Walnut Cream, whip the chilled cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form.
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Add powdered sugar and rum, then whip until firm peaks form.
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Fold in the chopped toasted walnuts.
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Serve the pudding cold or at room temperature, topped with the Walnut Cream.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 652.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 49.2g76%
- Saturated Fat 24.8g124%
- Cholesterol 644.1mg215%
- Sodium 227.1mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 43.6g15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 36.8g
- Protein 23.0g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The pudding can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate after cooling completely.
The Walnut Cream can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Ensure the whipping cream is very cold for best results when making the cream topping.
Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, then cool before chopping.
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