Best 10 Pumpkin Custard With Ginger Snaps Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with Pumpkin Custard with Gingersnaps, a classic dessert that combines the comforting warmth of pumpkin with the zesty kick of ginger. This culinary masterpiece features a creamy and velvety pumpkin custard filling nestled within a crisp and flavorful gingersnap crust. The harmonious blend of pumpkin puree, spices, and creamy custard creates a smooth and delectable texture that dances on your palate. Each bite offers a delightful interplay of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, leaving you craving more. Accompanying this divine custard are two equally enticing recipes: a classic Gingersnap Crust and a decadent Salted Caramel Sauce. The Gingersnap Crust provides a sturdy and flavorful base for the custard, while the Salted Caramel Sauce adds a luscious and indulgent touch that takes this dessert to the next level. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you with memories that linger long after the last bite.

Recipes included:

1. Pumpkin Custard with Gingersnaps: The main event, featuring a creamy pumpkin custard filling enveloped in a crisp gingersnap crust.

2. Gingersnap Crust: A step-by-step guide to creating the perfect crust for your pumpkin custard, using a combination of gingersnaps, butter, and sugar.

3. Salted Caramel Sauce: A luscious and decadent sauce made with butter, sugar, heavy cream, and sea salt, perfect for drizzling over the pumpkin custard.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN GINGERSNAP DESSERT



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I like to dazzle family and guests with this dessert's distinctive gingersnap crust, spicy creamy pumpkin layer and praline topping.-Sue Mackey, Galesburg, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnaps (about 32 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FILLING:
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1-1/3 cups cold milk
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, cloves and nutmeg
2 cups whipped topping
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups evaporated milk
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the first four ingredients; press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes; cool completely. For filling, beat pudding mixes and milk in a bowl. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg; mix well. Fold in whipped topping. Pour over crust. Chill for at least 4 hours. For topping, in a heavy saucepan, bring milk and brown sugar to a boil over low heat, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook and stir over low heat for 6-8 minutes or until mixture thickens. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Cool to room temperature. Cut dessert in squares; drizzle with topping.

Nutrition Facts :

GINGERSNAP-PUMPKIN DESSERT



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I've never quite gotten the hang of making a good pie crust. So I came up with this recipe, featuring a cake mix and cookie crust. The creamy pumpkin filling pairs well with the crunchy topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided
1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten, room temperature
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
1 can (29 ounces) pumpkin
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup chopped pecans
Additional gingersnap cookies, halved, optional

Steps:

  • Set aside 3/4 cup cake mix for topping. In a small bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs and remaining cake mix; stir in butter and egg. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs. Beat in the pumpkin, milk, cinnamon and vanilla and mix well. Pour over crust., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the gingersnap crumbs, sugar and reserved cake mix; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake at 325° for 70-75 minutes or until filling is set and a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°. Cool on a wire rack for 1-1/2 hours. If desired, garnish each serving with a gingersnap half. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PUMPKIN CUSTARD



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This is not a particularly sweet dessert, but it is creamy. The recipe calls for cream, but I use half-and-half. Much of the creaminess comes from the pumpkin puree. This is great with coffee, but better with a nice port. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by Chardonnay Queen

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup milk
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter 6 custard cups or ramekins.
  • Mix eggs, egg yolks, and flour together in a bowl until smooth. Whisk pumpkin puree, half-and-half, milk, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger into egg mixture until smooth; spoon into prepared custard cups.
  • Arrange custard cups onto a large baking pan. Pour enough water around the custard cups to fill pan halfway.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until custards are set in the middle, about 40 minutes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 618 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

LAYERED PUMPKIN-GINGERSNAP DESSERT



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Sweeten up your day with this Layered Pumpkin-Gingersnap Dessert. This Layered Pumpkin-Gingersnap Dessert includes vanilla pudding, pumpkin and COOL WHIP.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h20m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

30 gingersnaps, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (12 oz.), softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups plus 2 Tbsp. milk, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1-1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Combine gingersnap crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch dish. Freeze 10 min.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and 2 Tbsp. milk in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add 1-1/4 cups COOL WHIP; mix well. Spread onto crust.
  • Whisk pumpkin, dry pudding mixes, spice and remaining milk 2 min. (Mixture will be thick.) Spread over cream cheese layer.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Top with remaining COOL WHIP before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.7937 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

PUMPKIN CUSTARD PIE



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This is a luscious pumpkin custard pie! Baking the hot filling in a chilled crust produces a smooth, shiny good textured custard and a well baked crust.

Provided by SARALAUGHS52

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¾ cups pumpkin puree
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup milk
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a saucepan, stir the pumpkin over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until slightly dry and caramelized.
  • Remove from heat; add the sugar, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Mix well.
  • Add the eggs, cream and milk. Mix until smooth; pour into pastry lined pie pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Allow to completely cool on rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 88.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 297.9 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

RICH PUMPKIN CUSTARD



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"When I was on a low-fat diet, I couldn't bear the thought of celebrating Thanksgiving without my favorite pumpkin pie," explains Fort Wayne, Indiana's Mary Alice Dick. "So I altered the ingredients and created this thick pudding instead. Now I can enjoy the dessert throughout the year."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash ground cloves
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Add pumpkin and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in milk. Pour into eight ungreased 6-oz. custard cups. , Place the cups in a 13x9-in. baking pan; add 1 in. of water to pan. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PUMPKIN GINGERSNAP MOUSSE



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Patrice is right, this recipe would really take the place of pumpkin pie! The pumpkin mousse is light, creamy, and has the same spices as pumpkin spice. This can be eaten as a mousse but would also make a tasty dip for gingersnaps.

Provided by Patrice Manning

Categories     Puddings

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 c sugar
1 can(s) pumpkin (15 oz)
1 pkg vanilla instant pudding (3.4 oz)
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or 3/4 tsp each cinnamon and nutmeg and 1/4 tsp each cloves and ginger
1 c cold milk
4 oz whipped topping, thawed
24 gingersnaps, Anna's brand is very good!

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • 2. Beat in pumpkin.
  • 3. Add pudding mix and pie spice until blended.
  • 4. Gradually beat in milk.
  • 5. Fold in whipped topping.
  • 6. Spoon about 1/4 cup each into serving dishes.
  • 7. Crumble 2 gingersnaps over each. Divide remaining pumpkin mixture among dishes.
  • 8. Garnish with a whole gingersnap.
  • 9. Chill until ready to serve. Refrigerate leftovers. Enjoy!

GINGER SNAP PUMPKIN PIE WITH GINGER CREAM



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I've been baking pumpkin pies for years and I'm always looking for new ways to spice up my recipe. The addition of gingersnap cookies gives pumpkin a little kick and the just-ripe banana lends extra sweetness. PS: don't scrimp on the ginger whipped cream; it brings everything together for a double hit of gingery goodness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for greasing
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
16 gingersnap cookies
1 sleeve graham crackers (about 9 sheets)
2 cups pumpkin puree (about 1 1/2 cans)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1 banana, mashed
1 egg white
One 5-ounce can evaporated milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons candied ginger, minced

Steps:

  • For the crumb crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the sides of a 9-inch springform pan with butter. Wrap the bottom of the pan in foil to prevent leaking. Combine the sugar, salt, 8 of the gingersnap cookies and the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until crumbly. Drizzle in the butter and continue pulsing until the mixture is the consistency of wet sand. Pour the mixture into the pan and push into the base and halfway up the sides using a glass with straight edges.
  • Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, and then let cool completely while you make the filling.
  • For the filling: Stir together the pumpkin, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, eggs, banana, egg white and milk in a large bowl. Pour the filling into the baked crumb crust and bake for about 50 minutes. Let cool completely while you make the ginger whipped cream.
  • For the ginger whipped cream: Whip the cream with the sugar until soft peaks form using a hand mixer. Fold in the ginger.
  • Run a thin knife around the edge of the pie to release it from the pan. Load the whipped cream into a piping bag with a large star tip. Pipe rosettes around the perimeter of the pie and decorate with the 8 remaining gingersnap cookies.
  • Cook's Note: Make sure you use a piping bag with a large star tip so the ginger bits in the whipped cream don't clog the tip.

PUMPKIN CUSTARD WITH GINGER SNAPS



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If you've had pumpkin custard with gingersnaps at a popular family restaurant, you'll love this recipe. It is a rich custard but so delicious for fall. I think you could even make a gingersnap cookie crust and put this in a pie, as well.

Provided by Jan Mullikin

Categories     Puddings

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 egg yolks
1 3/4 c pure pumpkin puree
1 3/4 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 c regular white sugar
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla
1 c pulverized ginger snap cookies and 8 whole cookies to garnish
1 Tbsp melted margarine or butter
1 c heavy whipping cream (separate from above whipping cream as this will be used for the topping.)
1 Tbsp regular white sugar, crushed finely if possible.
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice separate from above amount as it's added to the whipped cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Separate 8 eggs--whites from yolks. In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks until creamy in color. Add pumpkin, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, 1 3/4 cups of heavy cream, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well and cook in a double boiler until a spoon is coated with put in the custard. Pour custard into an 8 X 8 pan or individual little custard dishes (about 8).
  • 2. (Place cups in a pan with an inch of water). Bake for 15 minutes then mix the cup of pulverized gingersnaps mixed with the tablespoon of melted butter and sprinkle on top of the half-baked custard cups. Return the cups to the oven and finish baking another 15-20 minutes. Watch it and check at about 10 minutes in case your oven bakes differently. Remove when a spoon inserted comes out clean.
  • 3. Allow the custard to cool to room temperature. Mix the pumpkin pie spice, whipping cream and sugar until whipped cream peaks. Spoon on top of custard and serve. This is very rich and delicious but I think it would be interesting to try brown sugar in the final whipped cream topping or even maple syrup flavoring!

PUMPKIN CUSTARD



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This easy Thanksgiving dessert is a refreshing departure from pumpkin pie, but it has the same good old-fashioned flavor. I like to make custard. It's a cinch to prepare even on your busiest days and especially good after a hearty holiday meal, when just a touch for the sweet tooth is all you need. -Andrea Holcomb, Torrington, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2 eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Whipped cream and ground cinnamon, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat until smooth. Pour into four greased 10-oz. custard cups. , Place in a 13x9-in. baking pan; pour hot water around cups to a depth of 1 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. , For topping, combine the brown sugar, pecans and butter. Sprinkle over custard. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled; top with whipped cream and cinnamon if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • For a creamier custard, use whole milk or half-and-half instead of low-fat milk. You can also add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the custard mixture before cooking to thicken it.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can make the custard in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
  • Be sure to whisk the custard constantly while it's cooking to prevent it from curdling.
  • To test if the custard is done, insert a knife into the center. If it comes out clean, the custard is ready. If it's still liquidy, continue cooking for a few more minutes.
  • Let the custard cool completely before serving. You can speed up the cooling process by placing the bowl in a sink filled with ice water.
  • Serve the custard with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, whipped cream, or ginger snaps.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin custard is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. It's perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and customizable toppings, pumpkin custard is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this pumpkin custard recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results. The tips and tricks provided in this article will help you make the perfect custard every time. So, grab your ingredients and get ready to experience the delightful flavors of pumpkin custard!

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