750g/1lb 10oz pumpkin, peeled and cut into 2.5cm/1in cubes
175ml/6fl oz evaporated milk
250g/9oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
18 cardamom pods, smashed
75驳/2陆辞锄 caster sugar
150驳/5陆辞锄 dates, stones removed and chopped (preferably toffee dates)
125ml/4fl oz maple syrup
陆 tsp freshly grated nutmeg, plus extra to decorate
115g/4oz unsalted butter
200ml/7fl oz double cream
2 free-range eggs
1 free-range egg yolk
2 free-range egg yolks
200ml/7fl oz full-fat milk