Kabocha Pie

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1. butfirstboba November 25, 2021

   INGREDIENTS
   – 2 cups pureed kabocha (under 2lbs)
   – 1 can (12oz) evaporated milk
   – 1/2 cup granulated sugar
   – 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
   – 3 egg yolks
   – 1 egg
   – 2 tsp Chinese five-spice
   – pinch of salt
   – 1 egg white
   – 1 tsp water
   – 1 deep dish 9in pie crust

   INSTRUCTIONS
   1. Preheat oven to 350F
   2. Cover the entire pie crust pan with foil and place pie weights over it
   3. Blind bake the covered pie crust for 30 minutes
   4. In a small bowl, combine the egg white with 1tsp of water and mix to combine
   5. Once the pie is done, brush the inside of the crust with the egg wash (be sure to not brush the outside crust)
   6. Then bake for another 5 minutes
   7. Remove from oven and preheat oven to 400F
   8. In a large bowl, combine the pureed kabocha with the egg yolks and egg
   9. Then mix in the granulated and brown sugar, Chinese five-spice, and salt
   10. Then slowly stir in the evaporated milk
   11. Pour the kabocha filling into the prebaked pie shell and bake at 400F for 15 minutes
   12. Lower the heat to 350F and continue to bake for another 45 minutes or until the center is just barely set
   13. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 30-45 minutes before serving

   **Recipe can also be found here:** https://butfirstboba.com/2021/11/24/kabocha-pie/

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