Waffled Pumpkin Custard
- Yield:Serves 4
- Active time:20 minutes
- Total time:20 minutes
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Forget Pumpkin Pie: Use a Waffle Iron for Quick Pumpkin CustardWaffled pumpkin custard is served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream and a dusting of graham cracker crumbs. [Photograph: Daniel Shumski]
This is no pumpkin waffle—it's a nicely spiced, lightly sweet custard that cooks in the waffle iron in minutes.
Why this recipe works:
- Graham cracker crumbs lend their pie-like flavor without requiring the labor of making a crust.
- If your oven is otherwise occupied—not unusual during the holidays—your waffle iron can step up; its two-sided heat cooks the dessert in minutes.
Notes: The recipe will work in either a Belgian- or standard-style waffle iron. Crumbled gingerbread cookies can be substituted for the graham cracker crumbs.
About the Author: Daniel Shumski is the author of Will It Waffle? 53 Irresistible and Unexpected Recipes to Make in a Waffle Iron. You can see more waffling on willitwaffle.com.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (from one 15-ounce can)
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Directions
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1.
Preheat waffle iron. (If it has temperature adjustment, set it to medium.)
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2.
In large bowl, thoroughly combine graham cracker crumbs, flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar.
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3.
Add cream cheese, egg and pumpkin and stir until well blended and smooth.
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4.
Spray both sides of waffle iron with nonstick spray and place about 1/2 cup of batter onto each section of waffle iron. Cook until just starting to brown, about 3 minutes. The finished product will still be soft when done and will firm up slightly as it cools.
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5.
Remove from waffle iron and repeat previous step with any remaining batter. Serve warm topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, dusted with graham cracker crumbs.