Acorn Squash Custard
Transform your fall menu with this irresistible Acorn Squash Custard recipe—a perfect combination of creamy, spiced custard baked right into the natural sweetness of roasted acorn squash. This recipe highlights wholesome seasonal ingredients like maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg, which come together to create a warming, aromatic dessert (or even a unique side dish!). Each squash half becomes a personal serving vessel, making this dish as visually stunning as it is delicious. With minimal prep time and a wonderfully rustic presentation, this baked custard is sure to be a hit at your next autumn gathering. Perfect for lovers of pumpkin spice and comforting fall flavors, this dish is served warm or at room temperature and pairs beautifully with a drizzle of maple syrup or an extra dash of cinnamon.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole acorn squash
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
Trim the bottoms of the squash halves slightly, if necessary, to ensure they sit level on a baking sheet.
Rub the insides of the squash halves with the unsalted butter (about 1/4 tablespoon per half).
Place the squash halves cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until smooth and well combined.
Carefully pour the custard mixture into each squash half, dividing it evenly among the four halves.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the custard is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the custard rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally garnished with a drizzle of maple syrup or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2507 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.2 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.1 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 829 mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 962 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 362.3 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 77.2 g | 276% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 872 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 7767 mg | 165% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
