Cut pumpkin into quarters and seed. Roast pumpkin on a large baking sheet for 45 to 60 minutes or until flesh has softened. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
Recipe
Author
The Beard Behind the Bar
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Description
Pumpkin pie, meet your match. This dessert cocktail is packed with fresh pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and dark rum.
For more of Jeff’s apple-inspired drinks, watch his Toast to Thanksgiving episode, or view his Fall Fruit Royale Cocktail recipe.
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Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 2
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Pumpkin Puree | ||
| 1 medium fresh pumpkin | ||
| 5 tsp. pumpkin pie spice | ||
| Toasted Pumpkin Cocktail | ||
| 4 oz. Hy-Vee heavy cream | ||
| 2 oz. Kraken dark rum | ||
| 5 oz. simple syrup | ||
| 5 oz. ginger beer | ||
| Hy-Vee large marshmallows, for garnish | ||
| Hy-Vee graham crackers, crushed, for garnish | ||
Things To Grab
- Large baking sheet
- Blender
- 2 medium saucepans
- Large mug
- Torch, if desired
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Scoop cooled pumpkin flesh into a blender and discard pumpkin skin. Add pumpkin pie spice and puree until smooth.
Add pumpkin puree to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until mixture is heated through and thickened. Remove from heat.
Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
Cook this mixture to your desired consistency. Keep a careful eye on the puree and make sure to stir occasionally, using a whisk, to avoid burning.
In another medium saucepan, add heavy whipping cream, rum, and simple syrup. Heat through and remove from stove top; do not boil.
Divide 4-oz. pumpkin puree, warmed cream mixture two large mugs. Top each glass with 2-1/2-oz. ginger beer.
If desired, top with marshmallows and torch, or broil, until desired doneness. Garnish with graham cracker crumbs.
Nutrition facts
Servings
510 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 35mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 68g
- Protein: 2g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 4%
0%
Vitamin D 6%
0%
Potassium 2%