Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
This Pumpkin Crème Brûlée is a cozy autumn dessert with creamy pumpkin and a caramelized sugar topping that captures the essence of fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Pumpkin Purée
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar, plus more for topping
- 5 large Egg Yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Spice
- a pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare your ramekins in a deep baking dish.
- Whisk together the heavy cream and pumpkin purée in a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, pumpkin spice, and salt.
- Mix the pumpkin-cream mixture into the egg-sugar mixture and strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Pour the custard into the ramekins, then add hot water to the baking dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Sprinkle an even layer of sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
Customize the flavor with variations like maple syrup or bourbon. Patience is key in the cooling process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Crème Brûlée, Dessert, Autumn, Fall Flavors, Cozy Recipes