Description
Squash Custard Pie is a sweet, creamy dessert that features a custard filling made from mashed winter squash, eggs, sugar, and cream. The squash gives the pie a rich, earthy sweetness, which pairs perfectly with warm spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The pie is baked in a flaky pie crust, resulting in a deliciously smooth and comforting dessert.
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust:
- All-Purpose Flour – 1 ¼ cups
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Cold Butter – ½ cup (cubed)
- Ice Water – 3-5 tablespoons
For the Filling:
- Mashed Cooked Winter Squash – 1 cup
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Heavy Whipping Cream – 1 cup
- Eggs – 3 (lightly beaten)
- Ground Ginger – 1 teaspoon
- Ground Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
- Ground Nutmeg – ½ teaspoon
- Salt – A dash
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough holds together.
- Roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Chill while preparing the filling.
- Make the Filling
- In a bowl, combine eggs, sugar, mashed squash, cream, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour into the chilled pie crust.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 10 minutes.
- Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes until set.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
This Squash Custard Pie is a cozy twist on the classic custard dessert—perfect for fall gatherings or a comforting treat year-round. Feel free to top it with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or even a drizzle of maple syrup for extra warmth and flavor. Let me know how yours turns out—I’d love to hear your variations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Squash Custard Pie