Best 10 Pumpkin Pie In Squash Cups Recipes

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Nestled within the colorful fall landscape, pumpkins and squashes beckon us with their vibrant hues and heartwarming flavors. As we celebrate the harvest season, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the delightful union of pumpkin pie nestled within roasted squash cups. This unique and delectable treat combines the richness of pumpkin pie with the caramelized sweetness of roasted squash, creating an irresistible symphony of flavors and textures. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we unveil the secrets behind crafting these exceptional pumpkin pie in squash cups.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BETTER THAN PUMPKIN PIE



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Looks like pumpkin, tastes like pumpkin, but it's butternut squash!

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Butternut Squash

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 egg, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell

Steps:

  • Place squash in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and simmer over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a blender or food processor, combine butternut squash, brown sugar, cornstarch, egg, milk, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Process until smooth. Pour into the unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a table knife comes out clean when inserted in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 188.5 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

BUTTERNUT PUMPKIN PIE



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America's favorite pumpkin purée is actually made from squash, so why not turn to the earthy sweetness of fresh butternut squash? It's dead easy to prepare at home and tastes more vibrantly "pumpkin" than anything from a can.

Provided by Stella Parks

Categories     Thanksgiving     Pie     Fall     Butternut Squash     Squash     Bourbon     Ginger     Cinnamon     Nutmeg     Bake

Yield 1 (9-inch) pie; 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Butternut Custard:
1 medium butternut squash (about 7 inches long and 4 inches across at the base; at least 24 ounces)
1 recipe (2 cups/19 ounces) Quick Condensed Milk, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed (4 ounces) light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract or bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg, plus more to garnish if desired
1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (half as much if iodized)
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs, straight from the fridge
For the pie:
1 fully baked No-Stress All-Butter Pastry Crust
1/2 recipe (2 cups/8 ounces) Make-Ahead Whipped Cream, or any variation (optional)
1 cup (5 ounces) crushed Heath® Toffee Bits (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the squash purée:
  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 400°F. Split the squash lengthways, scoop out the seeds, and place cut side down on a foil-lined aluminum baking sheet. Roast until fork-tender, about 45 minutes.
  • When the squash is cool enough to handle, use a large spoon to scrape out the pulp. Pulse in a food processor until smooth, or rub through a double-mesh sieve. Measure out 14 ounces (1 3/4 cups) squash purée. Use warm, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Make the pie:
  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 375°F. In a medium bowl, whisk the squash purée, Quick Condensed Milk, brown sugar, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves, butter, and eggs until smooth. Pour into the baked crust, place on an aluminum baking sheet, and bake until the custard has puffed into a gentle dome, about 25 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking until the custard is firm around the edges but still wobbly in the very center, about 25 minutes more (200°F; 210°F if the probe touches the crust). Let cool at room temperature until the custard is set, about 2 hours.
  • Cut the pie with a chef's knife. If you like, serve with dollops of whipped cream and a sprinkling of crushed toffee. Wrapped in plastic, leftovers will keep for up to 4 days at room temperature.
  • Make Ahead
  • From the No-Stress All-Butter Pastry Crust, which can be rolled, shaped, and frozen months in advance, to the Quick Condensed Milk and squash purée, every element of this recipe can be made well ahead, so don't feel as if you need to tackle it all at once.
  • Leftover squash purée can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

KABOCHA SQUASH PIE (JAPANESE PUMPKIN PIE)



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Kabocha, a Japanese winter squash, tastes a bit like sweet potato as well as pumpkin so you can enjoy a bit of both!

Provided by lilyumestar

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup graham crackers, crushed
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ cup light soy butter
1 tablespoon soy milk
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ⅓ cups kabocha squash - halved, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
⅔ cup silken tofu
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir the graham cracker crumbs together with the flour in a mixing bowl. Mix in the soy butter until the mixture is crumbly. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture. Pour in the soy milk, and stir to make a soft dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
  • Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Fit the crust into a 7 inch diameter pie plate. Use a fork to poke holes in the bottom.
  • Bake the crust in the preheated oven until pale gold, about 15 minutes. Cool on a rack.
  • Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom of a pan. Place the kabocha into a steamer basket fitted into the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam the squash until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Cool.
  • Place the kabocha into a blender or bowl of a food processor, and blend until smooth. Stir the tofu, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the kabocha mixture, and blend until very smooth. Pour into the prepared crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven until center is set, about 20 minutes. Do not overbake or the filling will crack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

PUMPKIN (OR SQUASH!) PIE



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I bought a HUGE white squash at our local farmer's market this weekend; the little old lady selling it told me that I could get "5-6" pies out of it. Well, there was enough squash to make EIGHT PIES! So, I made two and froze the rest of the filling. Anyway, this recipe produces a spectacular pumpkiny custard, and you CAN replace the pumpkin with a mild-flavored squash; simply remove the seeds and rind, cut into chunks and boil until soft. Then puree, and voila--you have what usually comes in the cans! Originally from the Joy of Cooking.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 1 9inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (9 inch) pie shells (see my pat-in-the-pan crust, a good and easy pie crust recipe)
2 -3 large eggs (use 2 eggs for a firm custard with pronounced pumpkin flavor, or 3 eggs for a softer, more custardy)
2 cups canned pumpkin or 2 cups squash puree
1 1/2 cups light cream (OR 3/4 c milk and 3/4 heavy cream) or 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (OR 3/4 c milk and 3/4 heavy cream)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or 1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 deg F.
  • Whisk eggs; add rest of ingredients.
  • Warm pie crust in oven until hot to touch, letting custard stand at room temperature.
  • Pour mixture into crust and bake till center of filling seems set but quivery, like gelatin, when the pan is nudged, 35-45 minutes.
  • Let cool completely on a rack before slicing!
  • Refrigerate for up to one day.
  • Serve cold, at room temp, or slightly warmed, with whipped fresh cream.
  • ENJOY!

PUMPKIN OR SQUASH PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small pumpkin or squash, about 2 pounds
2 eggs, or 1 or 2 more "to make your pie richer"
2 cups milk (reduce milk by 1/4 for each extra egg used)
1/2 cup molasses
Dash salt
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon ginger
1/2 lemon, zest
Piecrust, recipe follows
1 cup sifted flour or 1 1/2 cups rye flour, measured after sifting
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Cut up the pumpkin or squash, remove seeds, and pare the outside rind. Simmer in a covered saucepan in a small amount of water until tender. Drain water and discard.
  • While pumpkin or squash cooks, prepare piecrust.
  • Force pumpkin through a sieve or use a food mill. Measure 2 cups puree for each pie. Remainder may be frozen or dried for future use.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Beat eggs and add milk. When blended, add pumpkin, molasses, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon zest, and stir well.
  • Roll out piecrust in a 10-inch round circle. Line a 9-inch pie plate, and flute edges as desired.
  • Pour into the lined pie plate. Bake for 15 minutes, then turn down the oven to 375 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until set. Cool before serving.
  • Measure and set aside 1/4 cup flour and 1 tablespoon butter. Rub the remaining butter into the flour. Stir in cold water with a fork.
  • Roll dough out on well-floured board with a floured rolling pin, dot with 1/2 tablespoon reserved butter, and sprinkle 2 teaspoons reserved flour. Roll up the dough like a jelly roll. Flour lightly and roll to a 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Repeat the butter and flour addition procedure, using up all butter and flour. Cover with plastic wrap and store in a cool place until needed.

WINTER SQUASH/PUMPKIN PIE



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I do not like canned or processed pumpkin. I looked years for a recipe i like and this is it. To spice it up a bit try Captain Morgans spiced Rum. Prep time does not include the time to cook the squash or make the pie shell.

Provided by JanaBird

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 1-2 pies, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups cooked squash or 1 1/2 cups pumpkin
1 cup evaporated milk
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup rum
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 sugar
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
pie shell, baked

Steps:

  • Wash-peel and cube fresh pumpkin or squash.
  • Steam for one hour.
  • Drain in a colander for a long time mashing the pumpkin periodically.
  • This mixture freezes well in zip bags.
  • In a large bowl combine the squash, milk, eggs, rum and vanilla, mix well.
  • Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
  • Pour the batter into the pie shell.
  • Bake at 300°F for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 117.9, Sodium 274.1, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.3, Protein 6.4

HEIRLOOM-SQUASH AND PUMPKIN PIE



Heirloom-Squash and Pumpkin Pie image

This pumpkin pie is lighter and fluffier than the traditional version, incorporating sweet winter squashes and a hint of sage (along with the usual spices) to give it depth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small disk Versatile Pate Brisee
All-purpose flour, for surface
2 small pumpkins and/or sweet winter heirloom squashes, such as Triamble, red kabocha, or butternut (about 1 1/2 pounds total), cut into wedges
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
3 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Lightly sweetened freshly whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make the crust: Roll out pate brisee to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate, and trim crust to a 1-inch overhang. Fold edges under, and crimp as desired. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Drizzle pumpkin and squash wedges with olive oil, and roast on a rimmed baking sheet until tender (times will vary).
  • Line crust with parchment, leaving an overhang on all sides. Fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edges of crust begin to turn golden, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and remove weights and parchment. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Let cool on a wire rack.
  • Peel pumpkin and squash, and transfer flesh to a food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Whisk pumpkin and squash puree, eggs, egg yolks, heavy cream, sugar, brandy, sage, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
  • Pour filling into pie shell, and smooth top using an offset spatula. Bake until just set but still slightly wobbly in the center, about 1 hour (filling will continue to set as it cools). Let cool on a wire rack. Serve slightly warm, at room temperature, or chilled, with whipped cream.

ULTIMATE PUMPKIN PIE



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Did you know that the variety of pumpkin used in canned pumpkin purée is very close to sweet winter squashes like butternut and honeynut? Making your own fresh purée from these varieties will give you the best possible pumpkin pie, one that's both ultracreamy and richly flavored. Just don't be tempted to halve the whole squash and bake it still in the skin. Cutting it into cubes allows for the most evaporation and condensation for the best texture and taste. If using a glass or ceramic pie pan, you might want to parbake the crust. Since glass doesn't conduct heat as well as metal, the crust may not cook through if you don't parbake.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds butternut squash (1 small squash), peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (about 3 cups), see Tip
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
All-purpose flour, for rolling out the dough
Dough for a single 9-inch pie crust
3 large eggs
2/3 cup/132 grams light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice or pinch of ground cloves
1 tablespoon bourbon or dark rum, or use 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Place two racks in the oven: one in the lower third and one in the upper third. Place a rimmed baking sheet on the lower oven rack and heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line another rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spread butternut squash on it. Drizzle squash with 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream, sprinkle with granulated sugar and dot the top with butter. Roast on the upper rack, stirring once or twice, until squash is very tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch metal pie pan. Fold over any excess dough, crimping the edges. Transfer to the freezer for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. (This helps the crust hold its shape so the edges don't slump.)
  • When the squash is soft, transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes (and up to a few hours). Raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees.
  • In a food processor or blender, purée the squash with the remaining cream until smooth. Add eggs, brown sugar, spices, bourbon and salt, and pulse to combine. The mixture should be very smooth.
  • Pour mixture into the chilled pie shell. Carefully transfer pie to the hot baking sheet on the bottom rack. Bake for 10 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 300 and continue to bake until the crust is golden and the center jiggles just slightly when shaken, 35 to 45 minutes longer. Transfer pie to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before serving. Pie can be baked up to 24 hours ahead of serving; do not refrigerate before serving.

GRANDMA'S SQUASH PIE



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Like my Grandma Bessie did, I grow my own squash, cook it, then freeze it in two-cup portions to use in this recipe. It rivals any pumpkin pie!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mashed cooked winter squash
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, separated
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Whisk in egg yolks and milk. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into squash mixture. Pour into pastry shell. , Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

HUBBARD SQUASH PIE



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My mom made this pie-never pumpkin-each Thanksgiving, and everyone looked forward to it. I have fond memories of my dad cutting up a hulking big blue Hubbard squash on the kitchen counter and cooking it in order for Mom to make the pies. A more manageable butternut squash will deliver an equally delicate-tasting pie! -Patti Ann Christian, Ararat, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups mashed cooked Hubbard or butternut squash
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional: Sweetened whipped cream and additional ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, squash, milk, sugar, molasses, cornstarch and salt. Pour into the crust; sprinkle with nutmeg., Bake pie on a lower oven rack 10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 325°; bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack; serve or refrigerate within 2 hours. If desired, top with sweetened whipped cream and additional ground nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash. Smaller squashes, such as acorn or butternut squash, work best for this recipe. Make sure the squash is firm and free of blemishes.
  • Cook the squash until it is tender. You can cook the squash in the oven, microwave, or on the stovetop. The squash is done cooking when it is soft enough to easily pierce with a fork.
  • Let the squash cool slightly before handling it. This will help prevent the squash from breaking.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the squash in half. This will help prevent the squash from tearing.
  • Scoop out the seeds and pulp from the squash. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and pulp from the squash. Be careful not to puncture the squash.
  • Brush the squash with melted butter. This will help the squash brown and crisp in the oven.
  • Fill the squash with your favorite pumpkin pie filling. You can use a store-bought pumpkin pie filling or make your own. Be sure to fill the squash to the top.
  • Bake the squash until the filling is set. The squash is done baking when the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
  • Let the squash cool slightly before serving. This will help prevent the filling from spilling out.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin pie in squash cups is a delicious and festive fall dessert. It is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. You can use different types of squash, pumpkin pie filling, and toppings. Get creative and have fun with it!

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