Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée
If you’re in search of a dessert that embodies the cozy flavors of fall, look no further than this Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée. This delightful treat combines creamy custard with real pumpkin and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all topped with a satisfying layer of caramelized sugar that cracks beautifully when tapped. Whether for family gatherings or quiet evenings at home, this elegant dessert is sure to impress. Plus, serving it in mini pumpkins adds a whimsical touch that will have your guests raving!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 5 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Tiny pinch ground cloves
- 3–4 small-medium pumpkins (washed, tops cut off, hollowed out)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare mini pumpkins by washing them, cutting off the tops, and hollowing out the insides.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, heat heavy cream and vanilla bean paste until just simmering. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale. Gradually add hot cream to the egg mixture while whisking.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and spices until well combined. Pour the custard into hollowed pumpkins placed in a water bath.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Just before serving, sprinkle sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pumpkin (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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