In Basics by The BakerMama learn how to bake a pumpkin bowl for your fall soups, dips and sides. A festive pumpkin bowl is the perfect addition to your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving feast!
Basics by The BakerMama
Welcome to Basics by The BakerMama! I created this how-to series to help beginner cooks hone their skills, make the most of their time in the kitchen, and create great family memories. I hope you enjoy!
Bring Autumn to Your Table
It’s decorative gourd season, y’all! And what better way to bring the season to your table than by serving your dips, sides, and soups out of a real pumpkin! I love how warm and inviting a baked pumpkin bowl feels as part of the tablescape. I serve everything from a bubbly spinach dip to a cold hummus dip inside these festive pumpkin bowls. Everyone loves how they look! Baking a pumpkin bowl is really a low-key effort, and the aesthetic payoff is well worth it!
To choose a pumpkin, first decide how you’ll want to use it. Small pumpkins make great soup bowls, while slightly larger ones are best for dips or fondue that will serve a number of guests. For this recipe, I used a mini tiger-striped pumpkin, approximately four inches in diameter, perfect for individual servings of soup, or for serving dip for a small party. But choose a pumpkin that suits your purpose best! Now all you need is a hot oven and you’re in business!
How to Bake a Pumpkin Bowl
First, preheat the oven to 400°F. Then cut the top off of the pumpkin to create a lid. Next, place the pumpkin, cut side up, on a parchment-lined baking sheet with the lid next to it. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Then carefully scrape out the seeds and membranes with a spoon, keeping the sides and bases intact.
Use to serve fondue, dips, soups and sides for a festive touch!
If you bake a pumpkin bowl for your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving feast, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. 
I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Have fun and enjoy!
xoxo,
Basics by The BakerMama: How to Bake a Pumpkin Bowl
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In Basics by The BakerMama learn how to bake a pumpkin bowl for your fall soups, dips and sides. A festive pumpkin bowl is the perfect addition to your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving feast!
Ingredients
- 1 Mini Tiger Stripe Pumpkin (about 4 inches wide x 2.5 inches tall)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the top off of the pumpkin to create a lid. Place the pumpkin, cut side up, on a parchment-lined baking sheet with the lid next to it.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Carefully scrape out the seeds and membranes with a spoon, keeping the sides and bases intact.
- Use to serve fondue, dips, soups and sides out of.
How far ahead can I bake it? Using for a cold dip.
Hi, Cheryl! You can bake it, let it cool completely and then wrap it in plastic wrap or place in a large airtight baggie or container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Hope this helps! Enjoy!