BAKED WHOLE PUMPKIN

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This is one of our family's favorites, a custard-filled pumpkin that looks quite impressive on the holiday table (From Breaking Bread: A Family History Preserved By Seven Sisters). Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Karla Rossi

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small sugar pumpkin
6 eggs
2 cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut the lid off the pumpkin and remove the seeds.
  • Combine the eggs, whipping cream, brown sugar, molasses, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. Pour mixture into the pumpkin shell and top the butter. Replace lid on pumpkin and place in a baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until mixture has set like a custard. Serve right from the pumpkin at the table, scraping some of the meat from the pumpkin wall with each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 257 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 103.7 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

Sn Bnn
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Daniyal Jutt
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pumpkin was cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious.


Ryan Shadowz
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it.


jose bucio
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great fall dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Haruna Tamale
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. It's also a great way to impress your guests.


Divine Nyiramugisha
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pumpkin was cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious.


Miguel Tamutswa
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The pumpkin is so tender and the filling is so flavorful.


yasheka james
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I made this recipe for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Amazing Media world
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Sapphira Grable
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pumpkin was moist and flavorful and the filling was delicious.


Madi Gibbeson
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors and the pumpkin is cooked perfectly.


Fernando Ornelas
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Mariah Dowling
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This is the best baked pumpkin recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.


mark haynes
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The pumpkin was so tender and the filling was delicious. My family loved it.


Md Anowar 4123
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This baked pumpkin recipe was absolutely amazing! The pumpkin was cooked to perfection and the filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


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