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Pumpkin Drinking Custard
5 from 3 votes

Pumpkin Drinking Custard

Rich, golden, and satisfying, pumpkin drinking custard is as delicious as vanilla drinking custard but healthier—and perfect fall to New Years!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk whole
  • 3 egg
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 - 2/3 cup maple syrup to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • nutmeg see note, to taste or sprinkled on top
  • Optional brandy or rum

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together all ingredients in a heavy saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly until custard coats the back of a spoon--about 180 F.
  3. Strain to remove any thickened egg, then refrigerate until cool.

Notes

  • I am one of three people on this planet who don’t like nutmeg. So if you add it, don’t invite me to sample! 
  • Feel free to add rum or brandy--about 1 1/2 ounces per serving.