This festive soufflé features the best flavors of the holiday season: sweet pumpkin, warm spices, and creamy butter. Enjoy this as an appetizer or side dish among other wintry dishes.
Ingredients:
2 cups unsweetened pumpkin puree
3 eggs
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
2) In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; beat until well mixed, about 3 minutes. Pour into prepared casserole dish; bake 65 to 75 minutes, until set in the center. Cool slightly and serve.
Pumpkin Swiss Gratin recipe
Believe it or not, this cheesy pumpkin gratin is a fantastic autumn entrée – the heartiness of the pumpkin and the Swiss cheese make it a substantial and warming meal. Served along a crisp green salad or warm roasted vegetables, your fall dinner is complete.
Ingredients:
3 cups sliced fresh pumpkin
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
2) Evenly arrange one cup of pumpkin slices along the bottom of the dish.
3) Combine cheeses, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Sprinkle one-third of the mixture over the pumpkin slices. Top with one cup of pumpkin slices; add another layer of cheese mixture. Repeat with the last cup of pumpkin slices and the remaining cheese mixture.
4) Pour cream over the entire dish. Dot the top of the dish with butter. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until set and lightly browned on top. Serve warm.
Stuffed Pumpkin recipe
This stuffed pumpkin recipe just pops with citrus and spice. Tart cranberries and apples are mixed with a touch of super-sweet dates, and fresh zest from lemon and orange brings tang to the whole dish. Serve this warm, at room temperature, or even cold for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients:
One 9-inch round pumpkin
1 cup chopped tart apples
1 cup cranberries
½ cup chopped pitted dates
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cut the top off the pumpkin and reserve it. Scoop out the inside seeds and pumpkin flesh, leaving a ¼-inch thick shell.
Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Fill the pumpkin and place it on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered 45 minutes. Place the top back on the pumpkin and cook another 30 minutes, until bubbling. Allow to cool 15 minutes and serve.