Pumpkin Delight
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients
500g sweet pumpkin cut into cubes
1 Tablespoon corn flour
The Crust:
1 packet graham cracker/digestives
1/2 cup butter, softened
The Cream Cheese Frosting:
225g cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
3 cups whipping cream (whipped)
The Pumpkin Filling:
2 1/2 cups milk
1 Tablespoon custard powder
2 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon powder
Garnish:
Extra whipped cream and crushed nuts!
Instructions
1. Steam the pumpkin until it’s soft and then blend to a pulp with one tablespoon of corn flour.
2. In a bowl, crush graham crackers in a bag and add in melted butter and mix well
3. To make the crust, place the graham cracker and butter mixture into a pan or casserole dish and flatten, Set aside in the fridge to chill for a few minutes
4. To make the second layer, In a bowl, add in cream cheese, and powdered sugar and mix until combine before folding in the whipped cream. Then spread the mixture on top of the chilled crust and set back in the fridge to rest
5. In a small pot, bring milk to a slight simmer before adding the custard powder, sugar and cook for a few minutes until the mixture becomes slightly thick
6. In a large bowl, add in the custard along with the pumpkin puree and cinnamon powder and mix well. Ensure to cool this mixture first before spreading it on the cream cheese filling
7. Once spreaded on, place in the fridge to cool for 2 hours. Serve with whipped cream!
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Intermidiate
- Cuisine: Western
Keywords: Pumpkin Delight