10.04.10

A Little Taste of Heaven.

 

Over the years, this recipe has become my signature fall dish. Friends and family look forward to the fall season to get a taste of this delicious treat. Every time I serve it to someone new, they ask me for the recipe, so, I thought I’d share with all of you. Warning… there is nothing low fat about this one. But it is worth every calorie. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

    • 3 cups mashed, cooked butternut squash
    • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • 1/2 cup butter, softened
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 1/2 cup butter, melted
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup of chopped pecans

Directions

1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter one large rectangular casserole dish.
2.) Blend together the butternut squash, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, butter, vanilla, cream and sugar.
3.) Pour first 7 ingredients into casserole dish. Mix together 1/2 stick of softened butter, chopped pecans and brown sugar. Sprinkle on top.
4.) Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until browned.