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Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

Delicious Pumpkin Crème Brûlée for Cozy Fall Nights

This Pumpkin Crème Brûlée is a rich, comforting dessert that captures the essence of autumn with its creamy texture and spiced pumpkin flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 6 ramekins
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 provides a rich, creamy base
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree the star ingredient for flavor
  • 6 large egg yolks enriches the custard
  • ½ cup granulated sugar sweetens and caramelizes the top
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract infuses warmth and depth
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon adds familiar spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg enhances the warmth
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger adds subtle zing
  • pinch salt balances the sweetness

For Caramelizing

Instructions
 

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare ramekins on a baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of heavy cream and 1 cup of pumpkin puree; heat until simmering.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 6 egg yolks, ½ cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg and ginger, and a pinch of salt.
  • Gradually whisk the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
  • Strain the custard into a measuring cup to ensure a velvety texture.
  • Divide the custard among six ramekins and prepare a water bath in the baking dish.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until set around edges and slightly jiggly in the center.
  • Cool the ramekins to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Before serving, sprinkle sugar over each custard and caramelize using a kitchen torch.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for smoother custard and avoid boiling the cream. Always strain for smoothness and use hot water in the water bath for even baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekinCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg
Keyword autumn dessert, caramelized dessert, cozy dessert, creamy custard, fall flavors, Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
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