Pumpkin Custard

Easy to make and delicious.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce)  pumpkin
• 2⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk or 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream or 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped pecans
• 1  tablespoon  melted butter

Directions

1. Mix first 6 ingredients together and put into 4 greased 10 ounces custard cups.
2. Place in a 13 X 9 inch baking pan; pour hot water around cups to a depth of 1 inch.
3. Bake, uncovered, at at 350degrees for 20 minutes.
4. Topping: combine the 1/4 cup brown sugar, pecans and butter, Sprinkle over custard.
5. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
6. Serve warm or chilled; top with whipped cream.
7. Refrigerate covered and if desired reheat in microwave for 30 seconds.