Yummy Squash Custard

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups seeded and chunked summer squash, or more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Meringue:
  • 2 egg whites

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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. Transfer squash to food processor and blend until pureed.
  3. Stir cornstarch and salt into squash puree. Beat evaporated milk, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg together in a separate bowl. Mix milk mixture into squash mixture. Pour squash mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set, about 40 minutes.
  5. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar together in a large glass bowl until foamy. Gradually beat 3 tablespoons sugar into egg mixture until meringue forms stiff peaks. Spread meringue over custard and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

897 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 32.8g 66% DV
Total Fat 29.9g 38% DV
Carbs 108.6g 39% DV
Fiber 5.6g 20% DV
Sugar 41.8g 84% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10208.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 4679.8mg 100% DV
Cholesterol 591.5mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 179.8mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 250.8mg 19% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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