Wayne replied:

>> I want to make a pumpkin pie without the crust -- a pumpkin custard, I
>> guess. Must it be baked? In a pie plate? If not baked, what?
>> Anything I should be alert about or not do?
>
> IMHO, pumpkin would have a very "raw" (yes I know it's already cooked)
> taste if the custard or pudding id not baked.

Got me curious now...when I get around to replacing my microwave oven, I
might try microwaving a pumpkin custard. The microwave does a good job on
puddings, so it MIGHT be good at making custard.

Bob