On Thu 20 Oct 2005 06:24:03p, Bob Terwilliger wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> 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

It should work, especially on a lower setting. I occasionally make a
cheesecake in the m/w with good results.

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