Zucchini and yellow squash are two versatile summer vegetables that can be used in a variety of dishes, from savory to sweet. In this article, we'll focus on a delicious and unique dish: zucchini or yellow squash cream pie. This pie is a delightful combination of creamy custard filling, flaky crust, and the delicate flavor of zucchini or yellow squash. It's perfect for a light and refreshing summer dessert or as a special treat for any occasion. We'll provide two recipes for this pie: one using zucchini and the other using yellow squash. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield a delicious and visually appealing pie. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary journey to create a delectable zucchini or yellow squash cream pie.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
VEGETABLE PIE
This tasty Vegetable Pie recipe is packed with tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash and onion, and layered with a delicious cheese spread.
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the tomatoes in a colander in the sink in 1 layer. Sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for 10 minutes.
- Use a paper towel to pat-dry the tomatoes and make sure most of the excess juice is out. (You don't want very wet tomatoes or your pie will turn out soggy).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season zucchini and squash with salt and pepper. Saute the squash in a single layer for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel
- Layer the zucchini, squash, tomato slices, and onion on the bottom of the pie shell. (Make sure pie shell is pre-baked, and completely cool, to avoid sogginess). Sprinkle basil on top.
- Combine the grated cheeses and mayonnaise together. Smooth cheese mixture over the top and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.
- To serve, cut into slices and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SUMMER SQUASH PIE
This is a tasty way to use up some of the extra zucchini and squash from your vegetable garden.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; brush lightly with egg. Bake 5 minutes longer. Remove to a wire rack; reduce heat to 350°, In a large nonstick skillet, saute zucchini and yellow squash in oil for 10 minutes or until very tender. Sprinkle with seasonings; spoon into pastry shell. Top with tomatoes. Combine the cheese and mayonnaise; spread over the top. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 29g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
YELLOW OR ZUCCHINI SQUASH PIE
This recipe was given to my mom from a lady who works with her. I love it and so does my husband, and he hates squash.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 1 10-inch pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in skillet. Add squash, onions, salt and pepper, and spices. Cook until tender.
- In a small bowl mix together the eggs and the cheese; add to the squash mixture.
- Line one 10 inch pie pan or a square pan with the rolled out cresent rolls. Spread 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard on the crust. Pour the squash mixture into the pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 151.1, Sodium 602.4, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5, Protein 15.4
SAUTéED YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI
Steps:
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, squash, Italian seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini and squash are tender and beginning to brown in some spots, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH CUSTARD PIE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a food processor, pulse the 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar to blend. Add the pieces of cold butter and shortening and pulse in four 2-second bursts, or until the mixture is blended but there are still pieces of fat the size of small peas.
- Add 3 tablespoons of ice water in a steady stream while the processor runs. Turn it off and continue adding small amounts of ice water while pulsing, until the dough forms large clumps and holds together when squeezed.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and lightly work it to make a cohesive dough . Don't overwork the dough. Pat it into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the disk for about 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough out to a circle about 2 inches larger in diameter than the pie plate. Fit the dough into the pie plate. Trim and flute as desired.
- Fit a sheet of foil over the bottom and sides of the crust and fill it with pie weights or dry beans.
- Bake the lined crust with the weights for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 F.
- Remove the weights and foil and return the crust to the oven. Bake for about 8 minutes longer. Remove the crust to a rack and set aside.
- Gather the ingredients.
- Rinse the squash; pat dry. Slice the squash into 1/4-inch slices.
- Fill a large saucepan with about 2 inches of water; bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the water along with the sliced squash. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan; cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Drain the squash.
- Transfer the drained squash to the empty saucepan or to a bowl and mash. Carefully drain off any excess water. For a very smooth filling, process the squash in a blender or food processor.
- In a large bowl, whisk the two eggs and egg yolk. Whisk in the 3/4 cup of sugar, heavy cream , melted butter , vanilla, 2 tablespoons of flour, and the nutmeg, if using. Add the mashed squash and blend thoroughly.
- Pour the squash mixture into the baked pie shell and place it on a baking sheet. (If you happen to have some leftover filling, put it in buttered ramekins and bake it alongside the pie. If desired, lightly sprinkle grated nutmeg over the filling.
- Bake the pie at 375 F for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the filling is set and firm. When the crust is browned, place a pie shield over the edge to avoid over-browning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 322 mg, Sugar 26 g, Fat 24 g, ServingSize 1 pie (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI GRATIN
This gratin is the perfect way to use up an abundance of summer squash. It's easy to prepare, takes just 10 minutes in the oven and serves up bubbly and delicious. -Jonathan Lawler, Greenfield, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash and shallots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more., Add the cream; cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup cheese. Spoon mixture into a greased 11x7-in. or 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs and cheese. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
YELLOW SQUASH CREAM PIE
Never would think that this a sweet pie, but it sweet and delicious!!! Great with french vanilla ice-cream too!! YUMM-YUMM!!!!
Provided by Jenny Moretz
Categories Pies
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cook squash until tender. Drain squash. Excess water will make pie too "mushy." Allow squash to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- 2. Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor and puree.
- 3. Pour into pie shell & top with a sprinkle of brown sugar & cinnamon.
- 4. Bake on middle rack @ 325 for 50-65 minutes. Let cool on pie rack.
- 5. Top with Ice Cream or a slice of cheese, depends on the area you were raised! I have also topped it with some good condensed milk as well!! Just add your own flair to the pie whether it be sweet or spicy!!
ZUCCHINI GRATIN
Get Ina Garten's cheesy Zucchini Gratin recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. Nutty Gruy�re cheese pairs well with the soft flavors of the squash.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a very large (12-inch) saute pan and cook the onions over low heat for 20 minutes, or until tender but not browned. Add the zucchini and cook, covered, for 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook uncovered for 5 more minutes. Stir in the flour. Add the hot milk and cook over low heat for a few minutes, until it makes a sauce. Pour the mixture into an 8 by 10-inch baking dish.
- Combine the bread crumbs and Gruyere and sprinkle on top of the zucchini mixture. Dot with 1 tablespoon of butter cut into small bits and bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and browned.
ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH GRATIN
Panko is an innovative Japanese flaky riff on breadcrumbs. It makes an excellent crusty topping for gratins like this one and macaroni and cheese.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash, shallots, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini and squash are crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add cream, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; stir in 1/2 cup panko and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Spoon mixture into a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining panko and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Bake until top is golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g
ROASTED ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH
Make and share this Roasted Zucchini and Yellow Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ChefChrissy
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut zucchini and squash into small chunks and put in a ziploc bag.
- Add olive oil salt and pepper to bag and shake until coated.
- Dump onto baking dish and spread out into a single layer.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over vegetables and bake on the top rack of the oven for 20 minutes at 450°F.
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini or yellow squash. Look for firm, heavy vegetables with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid any that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Wash the zucchini or yellow squash thoroughly. Scrub the vegetables with a clean vegetable brush and rinse them well under cold water.
- Grate the zucchini or yellow squash. Use a box grater or a food processor fitted with the grating blade. Shred the vegetables until they are fine and fluffy.
- Add salt to the grated zucchini or yellow squash. This will help to draw out the excess moisture and make the pie filling less watery.
- Let the grated zucchini or yellow squash sit for 30 minutes. This will give the salt time to work its magic and remove the excess moisture.
- Drain the grated zucchini or yellow squash. Use a colander lined with cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer to drain the excess moisture from the grated vegetables.
- Press the grated zucchini or yellow squash to remove even more moisture. Use a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel to press the grated vegetables until they are dry.
- Use a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the pie crust and filling cook evenly.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. This usually takes about 45-50 minutes.
- Let the pie cool before serving. This will allow the filling to firm up and the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Zucchini or yellow squash cream pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for summer. With its creamy filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have an abundance of zucchini or yellow squash, be sure to give this recipe a try!
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