Indulge in the harmonious blend of flavors and textures with our roasted butternut squash custard pie, nestled in a pecan crust. This culinary masterpiece starts with a velvety filling made from roasted butternut squash, eggs, cream, and spices, creating a smooth and creamy texture. Perfectly balancing the sweetness, the pecan crust adds a delightful crunch with every bite. This recipe also includes a maple pecan sauce, providing an extra layer of richness and enhancing the overall experience. Our collection of recipes offers additional variations, including a vegan version and a gluten-free crust, catering to diverse dietary preferences.
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CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Looking for a tasty dinner made using Progresso® broth? Then try this roasted chicken and squash recipe.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Spray roasting pan with cooking spray. Place chicken in pan. Brush chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
- Place squash in large bowl; drizzle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle with fines herbes and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; toss well. Spoon squash around chicken.
- Roast uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Remove chicken and squash from pan; cover to keep warm.
- Add wine to pan drippings; heat to boiling over high heat, stirring to loosen brown particles. Reduce heat; cook 2 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 1/4 cup.
- On each of 4 plates, place 1 chicken breast and 1 cup squash. Spoon 1 tablespoon sauce over each chicken breast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND FETA PIE
Sweet caramelized onions and roasted butternut squash (called butternut pumpkin in Aussieland), teamed with feta cheese and partially encased in pastry. The roasting intensifies the sweet flavor of the squash and gives it a creamy texture, nicely balanced by the feta. Reduce the amount of fresh herb if you prefer. Preparation time does not include cooling.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C), with rack positioned in the middle.
- Place the squash and unpeeled garlic in a bowl, drizzle over 2 tablespoons olive oil, and mix well.
- Transfer the squash and garlic to a baking tray lined with baking paper, and place in the oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until squash is just tender and starting to brown.
- Place the squash in a large bowl, leave to cool, and reserve the garlic to one side.
- While the squash is roasting, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the onions and cook stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
- Add the vinegar and sugar and continue to cook for a further 10 minutes, or until the onion caramelizes.
- Remove from heat, add onions to the squash in the bowl, and allow to cool thoroughly.
- Squeeze out the flesh from the reserved garlic, and add to the squash with the feta cheese and the herb of your choice.
- Mix the squash, onion and feta mixture together gently, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the pastry circle on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Pile the filling on top of the pastry, leaving a 2 1/2 inch (6cm) border.
- Fold the pastry edge up (overlapping as necessary) to partially cover the filling.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until pastry is crisp and golden.
- Cover the vegetables loosely with foil if they look to be over-browning.
SQUASH CUSTARD PIE
Acorn squash has been a favorite of mine since I was little and my mother baked it with sugar and cinnamon. This particular pie was something I improvised. We love pumpkin pie, but had fresh squash in excess. So I came up with this new variation! It's good to take to potlucks, to pie or cake walks at school, or to serve as a different dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas. -Mary Kelly, Hopland, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. , Pour into the pastry shell; bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake for 45 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the smoothest custard filling, use an immersion blender to blend the eggs, cream, milk, sugar, salt, and nutmeg until well combined.
- If you don't have an immersion blender, you can whisk the ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.
- Be sure to pre-bake the pecan crust before filling it with the butternut squash custard. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
- To make sure the pie is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the pie is done.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before serving. This will help the custard to set and firm up.
- Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
Conclusion:
Roasted butternut squash custard pie with a pecan crust is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy custard filling is perfectly complemented by the nutty pecan crust, and the roasted butternut squash adds a touch of sweetness and earthiness. This pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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