Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Crème Brûlée. This elegant dessert features a luscious pumpkin custard base, infused with warm spices and topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this dish will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fall
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Place ramekins in a baking dish and fill it halfway with hot water.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine heavy cream, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until warmed through.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually whisk the warm cream mixture into the egg mixture to avoid curdling.
- Pour the custard into prepared ramekins and bake for 40-45 minutes until set around the edges but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle brown sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: For richer flavor, use fresh pumpkin puree instead of canned. If you don’t have a torch, broil under your oven’s heat source but keep a close watch to prevent burning. Feel free to experiment with other seasonal flavors like sweet potato or butternut squash.