Pumpkin Crunch is a traditional American recipe for a classic dessert of pumpkin, sugar walnuts, milk and breadcrumbs baked until set. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Pumpkin Crunch.
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Ingredients:
200g cooked pumpkin purée (steam the pumpkin until tender, drain in a colander and mash or purée)
150g light brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 eggs, separated
1/4 tsp salt
80g chopped walnuts
75g soft breadcrumbs
360ml milk
2 tbsp butter, melted
Method:
Lightly beat the egg yolks in a small bowl and set aside. Meanwhile beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff.
In a bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, spices, egg yolks and salt. Beat until smooth then add the walnuts, breadcrumbs, milk and butter. Beat again until thoroughly combined then fold-in the egg whites. Turn the mixture into individual buttered ramekins (there should be enough for about 8) and set these in a pan of hot water. Transfer to an oven pre-heated to 180°C and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the centre of one of the dishes emerges cleanly.
