Spiced Pumpkin Phyllo Pie

Name: Spiced Pumpkin Phyllo Pie
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 3/4- to 2-pound sugar pumpkin or butternut squash, halved through core, seeded; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg plus additional for garnish; 1 cup (loosely packed) golden brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 6 tablespoons canned evaporated skim milk; 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 10 14x9-inch sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed; 5 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons sugar

By Ross DobsonPhotography by William Meppem

August 8, 2009

A classic pumpkin custard pie with a ruffled phyllo pastry crust with one slice removed.

Photo by William Meppem

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