Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: in a 2 quart saucepan cook together sugar, pumpkin, spice, cornstarch and milk, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches 234 degrees on a candy thermometer or a small amount forms a soft ball in a little cold water. add vanilla and cool in a pan of ice water to 110 degrees. beat until fudge loses its gloss. pour into a lightly buttered 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan and cool. score and cut when almost cold. store in a wax paper lined metal can. will keep for several weeks. if nuts are desired, mix in 1 cup of broken walnuts when the vanilla is added.

Target recipe: preheat oven to 350°. beat softened neufchatel or cream cheese until smooth. add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth. pour into a greased 8" square pyrex dish or 6 individual creme brulee dishes. place dish(s) inside a larger pan, fill the space with boiling water to a depth of 1/2 up the side of the dish(s). bake til firm and slightly puffed, approx 1 hr 10 mins for the one big dish, or 45 minutes for the brulee dishes. test if done by inserting a knife near the center. flan is done if knife comes out clean. serve with whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice. can also add a sprinkling of graham cracker crumbs if desired.