Yummy Squash Custard

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add squash chunks, cover, and steam until tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Place squash in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Transfer squash purée to a large bowl; stir in cornstarch and salt until incorporated.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat evaporated milk, ¼ cup sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and nutmeg in a medium bowl until smooth; stir into squash mixture until well combined. Transfer squash mixture to a 9-inch square baking dish.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set, about 40 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Beat egg whites and cream of tartar together in a large glass bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually beat in 3 tablespoons sugar with the mixer running until stiff peaks form.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Spread meringue over warm custard; bake until top is golden, about 5 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)