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Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

Irresistible Pumpkin Crème Brûlée for Cozy Fall Nights

Celebrate fall flavors with this delightful Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, featuring creamy custard and a caramelized sugar topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • ramekins
  • Baking Dish
  • Kitchen torch

Ingredients
  

For the Custard

  • 2 cups heavy cream adds rich creaminess
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree provides signature flavor
  • 6 egg yolks contribute to smooth texture
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar sweetens the mixture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor profile
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon infuses cozy warmth
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg adds subtle hint of spice
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger brings zesty kick
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt enhances all flavors

For the Topping

  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar for the topping creates caramelized crust

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of heavy cream and 1 cup of pumpkin puree. Heat over medium heat until just simmering.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 6 egg yolks, ½ cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon of salt until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk the warm pumpkin cream into the egg yolk mixture to combine.
  • Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl.
  • Divide the custard among six ramekins and place them in a baking dish with hot water reaching halfway up the sides.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and centers jiggle slightly.
  • Remove ramekins from the water bath, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar over each custard and caramelize with a kitchen torch.

Notes

For best results, use freshly ground spices and chill the custard well before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.8mg
Keyword caramelized topping, cozy nights, creamy custard, easy dessert, fall dessert, Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
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