Delicious Pumpkin Dessert

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and salt. Stir until well combined.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together cream, milk, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie plate. Sprinkle the pecans on top.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin was one of the first vegetables cultivated in the United States.
• Pumpkin is a good source of Vitamin A and fiber.
• Pumpkin is a member of the gourd family, which includes cucumbers, melons, and squash.