Squash custard is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover squash, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. The creamy, custard-like texture of this dish makes it a favorite among people of all ages. With its simple preparation and its ability to be tailored to your own taste preferences, squash custard is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUSTARD
My husband first tasted this comforting casserole more than 10 years ago when he was still my fiance. Having enjoyed it so much, he said I needed to offer it at every Thanksgiving dinner. I was happy to oblige!-Maura Calusdian, Londonderry, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain., In a large bowl, mash the squash with flour and sugar until blended; beat in the milk, eggs and butter. Pour into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients., Bake at 350° until center appears set, 55-65 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
YUMMY SQUASH CUSTARD
This is a recipe that I got from an old friend and then changed just a bit to fit our family. My father-in-law used to make it with white/patty-pan squash, but I have used many kinds: zucchini, white, yellow crookneck, spaghetti squash, and even pumpkin, all with great results, even sometimes mixing two squashes. Most people trying this would not believe it is squash. Enjoy! Serve warm.
Provided by Yvonne Arcement
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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 chunks, cover, and steam until tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Transfer squash to food processor and blend until pureed.
- Stir cornstarch and salt into squash puree. Beat evaporated milk, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg together in a separate bowl. Mix milk mixture into squash mixture. Pour squash mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set, about 40 minutes.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar together in a large glass bowl until foamy. Gradually beat 3 tablespoons sugar into egg mixture until meringue forms stiff peaks. Spread meringue over custard and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 143.9 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
ACORN SQUASH CUSTARD
Perfect for your fall gatherings! These would also be great for a buffet because they are individual servings. You can make these a day ahead and add to the baking time.
Provided by TishT
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil, spray with nonstick cooking spray. Generously butter 10 1/2 cup nonstick muffing cups. Cut squash in half; rmove seeds. Place cut side down, on baking sheet. Bake 40 minutes until almost tender.
- Turn squash cut side up, sprinkle with brown sugar and butter. Bake 30-35 minutes or until tender.
- Scoop flesh of squash with butter sugar mixture into a large bowl (should have about 4 cups). With a potato masher, mash squash until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients until well combined.
- Fill muffin cups with squash mixture.
- Note: Custards can be made to this point up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. An additional 5-10 minutes baking time may be needed.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until brown around edges and toothpick inserted in center comes out moist but not wet.
- Cool in pan 5 minutes, invert onto baking sheet. With spatula, gently place custards on serving platter.
GRANDMA'S SWEET HUBBARD SQUASH CUSTARD PIE
This recipe was handed down from my Grandma. I have tweaked it to spice it up some! It is a unique addition to any Thanksgiving celebration and holds its own against pumpkin pie any day!
Provided by Colleen Mitchell
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 2h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Arrange squash on lined baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven until the skin is browned and flesh is tender, about 45 minutes; allow to cool before handling. Remove flesh from squash using a spoon.
- Reduce temperature setting on oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place 2 cups of squash in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the brown sugar, eggs, cream, apple pie spice, salt, and butter; process until smooth.
- Pour the squash mixture into the pie crust. Bake until the filling rises, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 328.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
AUNT MARIAN'S SUMMER SQUASH CUSTARD PIE
Provided by Nancie McDermott
Categories Vegetable Bake Fourth of July Vegetarian Squash Zucchini Summer Family Reunion Yellow Squash Boil Advance Prep Required
Yield Makes one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 9-inch pie pan with crust, then crimp the edges decoratively.
- To prepare the zucchini, trim the ends and cut each squash lengthwise into quarters, turning each squash into four long strips. Cut away the pointed edge of each strip, removing and discarding the seeds. Line up the strips and cut each one crosswise into 1/2-inch chunks. You should have about 6 cups of chopped zucchini.
- In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, bring 3/4 cup water to a rolling boil. Add the chopped zucchini, cover, and cook until the zucchini is tender and bright green, softened, but still holding its shape without turning to mush, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain well.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, and salt. Stir with a fork to mix everything well. In a medium bowl, combine the cream, eggs, butter, vanilla, and vinegar. Using a whisk or a fork, stir to combine everything well. Add the sugar mixture and stir to dissolve the dry ingredients and mix everything together into a thick, smooth filling.
- Transfer the zucchini back to the empty saucepan and mash it to make it as soft and smooth as possible. Drain off any extra liquid that the zucchini releases. Measure it out, so that you have about 2 1/2 cups. Fold the mashed, drained zucchini into the filling and stir to mix everything together well.
- Pour the filling into the piecrust. Place the pie on the middle shelf of the oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325 degrees F, and bake until the filling is firm and nicely browned, and a knife inserted in the center of the pie comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Place the pie on a cooling rack or a folded kitchen towel and let cool to room temperature. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
FIVE-SPICE BUTTERNUT SQUASH IN CHEESY CUSTARD
Orange butternut squash, golden custard and fiery-red pepper and sesame topping reflect the colors of fall in this dish. It's perfect for a festive brunch, as it's filling enough to keep you going until the big feast, and special enough to really feel like you're celebrating. Serve this with some lightly cooked greens, if you like.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit/240 degrees Celsius (nonfan).
- Cut the butternut squash crosswise into 3/4-inch/1 1/2- to 2-centimeter-thick half moons. Transfer to a wide, large cast-iron skillet, skin side up, keeping the slices together in the shape of the butternut squash half. You might have to angle the pieces slightly so that they all fit. Place the shallots on either side of the squash.
- In a small bowl, combine oil, five-spice powder, cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper. Pour this all over the vegetables in the skillet, and use your hands to coat everything nicely, rearranging the squash pieces if necessary.
- Bake squash for 25 minutes, or until the squash is soft but not falling apart. Spoon out half the cooked shallots from the pan and set them aside, keeping them intact. Set squash aside to cool for 15 minutes, and turn the oven temperature down to 325 degrees Fahrenheit/170 degrees Celsius (nonfan).
- As the squash cools, prepare the custard: Add the stock and cream to a medium saucepan, and heat through on medium until steaming. In a separate large heatproof bowl, whisk together half the cheese, the yolks, garlic, cornstarch (cornflour), miso, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper. Slowly pour the scalding cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly, until incorporated and smooth.
- When ready, pour the warm custard into the butternut squash skillet, letting it pool all around the squash (avoid pouring it directly onto the squash). Sprinkle the remaining half of the cheese all over the custard, avoiding the top of the squash. Lastly, gently place the reserved shallots, cut-side up, on top of the custard and cheese. Carefully transfer to the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the custard is set with a very slight wobble.
- As custard cooks, prepare the topping: Add the sesame seeds to a small frying pan set over medium-high heat. Toast for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned. Add the Aleppo pepper, paprika, five-spice powder and a tiny pinch of salt, and turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the oil and leave to cook gently for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes before stirring in the chives and lime juice.
- When ready to serve, spoon the sesame topping all over the custard and serve warm.
Squash Custard Recipe: Easy, Comforting Goodness
Try out this satisfying squash recipe that blends the warmth of butternut squash with the creamy richness of a sweet, creamy egg yolk-based mixture, expertly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. This vegetarian dish offers flavors that brighten your day and bring the comfort of a warm, rustic meal to your table.
Fool-proof Cooking Techniques
- Select prime butternut squash: Look for ones that feel heavy for their size, with a smooth, deep color that signifies freshness.
- Roast and scoop: Perfectly roasted squash is essential. Scoop the succulent squash out of its skin after roasting - it's the perfect canvas for the creamy egg mixture.
- Creamy egg mixture: Whisk until light and frothy. This ensures even cooking and a velvety texture in the final dish.
- Spices: A mix of cinnamon and nutmeg enhances the natural sweetness of the squash, adding warmth and depth of flavors.
- Baking: Bake until a gentle jiggle in the center indicates the perfect set while giving the squash its golden-crisp top.
Conclusion: A Delightful Culinary Creation
Indulge in a culinary treat with this butternut squash recipe that combines the wholesome goodness of roasted squash with the velvety richness of an egg-based mixture, all perfectly blended with warming spices. Its simplicity allows for a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a delightful side. Elevate your culinary repertoire with this comforting dish that showcases the natural flavors of fresh produce at its finest.
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