Cucuzza Cream Pie Recipes

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CUCUZZA CREAM PIE



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I've been searching for recipes to use up my abundance of cucuzza squash from my garden. There aren't many recipes out there using this unique squash. A cucuzza is a long green Italian squash with a bit of a nutty flavor. I adapted this recipe from a recipe in a Taste of Home Magazine called "Butternut Cream Pie". I changed it up a bit and I think it tastes similar to a pumpkin cream pie.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups cucuzza, peeled, seeded and cubed
1/2 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (5 1/8 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
3/4 cup milk
9 inches pie shells, baked
whipped cream (optional) or Cool Whip (optional)

Steps:

  • Place cubed cucuzza in a saucepan with water.
  • If needed, add enough water to cover cucuzza.
  • Simmer over medium heat until cucuzza is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain off water and allow cucuzza to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add spices, pudding mix, and milk.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Add cucuzza to the cream cheese mixture and stir.
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
  • If desired, top with whipped cream or Cool Whip topping.
  • ~NOTE~This pie isn't very colorful.
  • If you like you can add a little food coloring in step#5.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 34.4, Sodium 618.8, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 23.1, Protein 4.5

CUCUZZA STEW



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This was my mother's and grandmother's recipe for using Cucuzza. It contains no meat but I sometimes add good Italian Sausages. Another good addition is wide green beans. This will serve 4 or 2 hungry Italians!

Provided by Chef Ro 2

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large cucuzza squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch slices
1 medium onion, sliced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice
6 large basil leaves, chopped
salt and pepper
6 large eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 6 quart dutch oven. Saute Cucuzza, onions, garlic and peppers until translucent or about 5 or 6 minute Add the can of tomatoes and the juice and continue cooking on medium heat until it comes to a low simmer. Add the basil salt and pepper.
  • Crack each egg onto the top of the stew. Be sure the mixture is at a low boil, then cover and cook until the yolks are hard.
  • Serve with a fresh crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.9, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 317.2, Sodium 539.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 11.7, Protein 12.7

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