Pumpkin custard
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Don't think that pumpkin dishes in the West are eaten only on Halloween! Americans love pumpkin and often use it in their cuisine. Here's a recipe for an unusual pumpkin dish—a custard that will help you surprise both family and guests. The finished dessert can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare pumpkin puree in advance – steam the pumpkin, cut it in half, remove the seeds and pulp, bake it, then mash the cooked flesh with a fork.
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Step 2
2. Beat the soft processed cheese until it becomes more fluid.
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Step 3
3. Mix the cheese with all the ground spices.
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Step 4
4. Add the pumpkin purée to the cheese and spice mixture, mix well, and refrigerate overnight.
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Step 5
5. Before serving, transfer the jellied mixture back into the original pumpkin-shaped bowl or into a small cleaned pumpkin. Serve with oatmeal cookies.