Pie in a Pumpkin

Elevate your autumn dessert game with "Pie in a Pumpkin," an enchanting treat that combines the creamy decadence of spiced pie filling with the rustic charm of a roasted sugar pumpkin. This unique recipe transforms a hollowed-out pumpkin into a natural baking dish, allowing its tender flesh to infuse the rich custard filling with subtle earthy sweetness. Featuring warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, along with a luscious blend of heavy cream and eggs, this centerpiece-worthy dessert is as flavorful as it is striking. Perfectly portioned for sharing, "Pie in a Pumpkin" is a delightful twist on traditional pumpkin pie, effortlessly balancing presentation and taste. Serve it warm for a cozy fall evening or let it cool to room temperature for an equally satisfying treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 Sugar pumpkin (small)
• 3 Eggs
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup White granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash the sugar pumpkin thoroughly and pat it dry. Slice off the top of the pumpkin to create a lid and scoop out all seeds and stringy bits with a spoon, leaving a clean cavity inside.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the pie filling mixture into the hollowed-out pumpkin, filling it almost to the top but leaving about 1/2 inch of space to prevent spilling during baking.

Step 5

Retrieve the pumpkin lid and use it to loosely cover the top of the pumpkin. Place the pumpkin onto a baking sheet or in a baking dish for stability.

Step 6

Bake the pumpkin in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the pie filling is set. You can test by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out clean.

Step 7

Remove the pumpkin from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Top the filling with a pat of butter to melt gently over the surface.

Step 8

To serve, slice the entire pumpkin into wedges, offering both the pie filling and tender pumpkin flesh. Alternatively, scoop the filling out like a custard while enjoying bites of roasted pumpkin. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(775.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1817.0

Total Fat 106.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 830.9mg	0%
Sodium 989.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 159.5g
Protein 21.1g	0%

Vitamin D 125.2IU	0%
Calcium 255.6mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 789.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.0%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 40.2%