Best 8 Yellow Squash Dessert Recipes

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Yellow squash, a versatile vegetable often used in savory dishes, can also be transformed into a delightful dessert. Its mild flavor and tender texture make it an excellent base for a variety of sweet treats. From classic Southern squash cakes to creamy puddings and decadent pies, the possibilities for yellow squash dessert are endless. Whether you are looking for a comforting dish to warm your soul or a refreshing treat to cool you down on a hot summer day, you are sure to find a yellow squash dessert recipe that will satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

YELLOW SQUASH MUFFINS



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These muffins are so moist and golden, they're sure to become an instant family favorite. They have a delicate squash flavor.-Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add squash. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash; stir in the butter and egg. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in the squash mixture just until moistened., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

YELLOW SQUASH BUNDT CAKE



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Shhh! There are veggies in this Bundt cake.

Provided by Anna Theoktisto

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h20m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups grated yellow squash (from 2 medium [6 1⁄2 oz. each] squash
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon)
2 cups unsifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons whole buttermilk
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon)

Steps:

  • Prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 10-cup Bundt pan with baking spray. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Place eggs, sugar, and oil in bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and airy, about 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Stir in squash, lemon zest, and juice. Gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed until just combined, about 45 seconds. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack; cool 1 hour.
  • Prepare the glaze: Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.

STREUSEL SQUASH DESSERT



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"I call this my 'I Won't Tell Them It's Squash if You Don't' Dessert," chuckles Teri Rasey of Cadillac, Michigan. Her holiday treat features a praline-like topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 15-18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
STREUSEL TOPPING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
1 medium butternut squash (4 pounds), peeled, seeded and cubed
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
4 large eggs
Whipped cream and additional cinnnamon, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and sugars; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges begin to brown. , In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans; set aside., Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Transfer to a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. , In a large bowl, combine the sugars, cornstarch and seasonings. Gradually beat in 4 cups squash, milk and eggs until smooth (save any remaining squash for another use). Pour over crust. Sprinkle with topping. , Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Garnish with whipped cream and additional cinnamon if desired. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH RELISH



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My friends can barely wait for the growing season to arrive so I can make this incredible squash relish. The color really dresses up a hot dog. -Ruth Hawkins, Jackson, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 cups shredded yellow summer squash (about 4 pounds)
2 large onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
6 tablespoons canning salt
4 cups sugar
3 cups cider vinegar
1 tablespoon each celery seed, ground mustard and ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large container, combine squash, onions, green pepper and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain; rinse and drain again., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, vinegar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add squash mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 6 hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Refrigerate remaining relish for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SOUTHERN SUMMER SQUASH PUDDING



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This recipe is a Southern favorite. Try it; you won't regret it! This recipe is perfect for any occasion and has more nutritional value compared to most other desserts. Adjust pan size for thicker or thinner bars (I prefer mine thinner). Cover and refrigerate leftovers. Best served chilled.

Provided by MegaWoman

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ¼ cups peeled, seeded, and diced yellow squash
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 cup self-rising flour

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add squash, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Transfer squash to a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine sugar, milk, egg, butter, and lemon extract in a large bowl. Gradually sift flour into milk mixture. Fold mashed squash into milk mixture until batter is smooth. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until air bubbles form on the surface and pudding is golden brown, about 1 hour. Chill in the refrigerator until firm; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 78.3 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

YELLOW SQUASH DESSERT



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Wonderful way to get kids to eat squash. I've made this for years, and haven't found anyone who didn't like it. Its creamy, easy and delicious.I used to tell my kids it was a dessert pudding, and it was years before they realized they were eating squash. It has a nice vanilla taste. You can use splenda as a substitute for the sugar. Hint: Precook your squash by peeling, seeding, cubing and boil it in enough water to cover it, for about 20 minutes, then drain throughly.

Provided by Lou6566

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 13X 9 pan, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 -4 medium yellow squash, cooked
3/4 cup margarine
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
12 ounces evaporated milk
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Add margarine, sugar, vanilla, salt, flour, eggs, and milk to squash and mix well.
  • -Pour mixture into a buttered 9" X 13" casserole dish.
  • -Bake in 375 degree oven for 25 minutes, or until slightly golden brown and a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • -Serve slightly warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.2, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 105.3, Sodium 366.4, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 33.9, Protein 8.7

YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH DESSERT PIE



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Another recipe from the farm newspaper in the 80's. This is a good way to use up those extra squash! Since the directions were sparse, I added my own. Note: For whatever reason, I couldn't get the 2 pie shells to show up.

Provided by Debaylady

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 pies, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated yellow squash, unpeeled
1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
9 ounces water
1/2 cup whole milk
1 (8 inch) pie crusts or 1 (9 inch) pie crusts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Defrost pie shells.
  • In a large bowl, mix eggs,sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg real good with a wire whisk.
  • Add the grated squash and still to blend together.
  • Pour in the evaporated milk, water, and whole milk. Mix well, stirring with a big spoon.
  • Pour into pie shells. Sprinkle with nutmeg or brown sugar.
  • Bake 400 degrees about 25 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 160.8, Sodium 294.3, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.1, Protein 10.4

YELLOW SQUASH



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I thought I would try creating something I hadn't seen before. I combined an element of stir fry with some ingredients I had seen popping up in other squash recipes. Squash, onion and jalapeno are fried with bacon for a tasty summer side dish.

Provided by ANN_GIRL

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices bacon
2 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
½ medium onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 dash soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Add the squash, onion, and jalapeno to the skillet. Fry in the bacon drippings until tender, but still firm, stirring frequently. Crumble bacon into the skillet, and season with soy sauce, salt and pepper. Stir, to blend in seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 123.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Tips:

  • Selecting the right squash: Choose yellow squash that is firm, heavy for its size, and has a smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squash that has bruises or soft spots.
  • Preparing the squash: Wash the squash thoroughly under cold water. Cut off the ends and then slice the squash into 1/2-inch thick slices or cubes.
  • Cooking the squash: Yellow squash can be cooked in a variety of ways, including roasting, baking, sautéing, and steaming. When roasting or baking, toss the squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper before cooking. For sautéing, heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the squash until it is tender.
  • Adding flavor: To enhance the flavor of yellow squash, try adding herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or basil. You can also add spices like garlic powder, onion powder, or cumin.
  • Serving suggestions: Yellow squash can be served as a side dish, main course, or even dessert. It pairs well with grilled meats, fish, or chicken. You can also add it to salads, soups, and stews.

Conclusion:

Yellow squash is a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With its mild flavor and slightly sweet taste, yellow squash is a great addition to any meal. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a more elaborate main course, yellow squash is sure to please.

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