PUMPKIN, STUFFED PUMPKINS
8 Servings
Ingredients • 8 each mini fresh pumpkins • 2 each eggs • 16 ounces canned solid-pack pumpkin, not pie filling • 3/4 cup brown sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 2/3 cup half and half • 1/2 cup orange juice • 2 cups cream, whipped • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Directions Rinse petite pumpkins in cold water. Pierce with a knife in several places.
Place into a baking pan. Bake @ 375 degrees for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
Remove from oven, cool.
Remove and discard tops from pumpkins. Scoop-out and discard seeds and strings.
Combine eggs, pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt in a food processor. Process to a smooth puree.
Add half & half and orange juice, pulse to blend well.
Pour to within 1/2-inch of the top of prepared shells.
Bake @ 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until set in the center remove from oven, cool.
Place into individual dessert cups.
Place a dollop of whipped cream on top of each.
Garnish with grated orange zest. Serve at room temperature.
Jennifer A. Wickes Food Writer, Recipe Developer, Cookbook Reviews http://culinaryjen.gather.com/ http://foodpursuit.blogspot.com/ http://www.gardenplate.com http://www.libraryjournal.com
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