Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, a luxurious twist on the classic French dessert that captures the essence of fall. This rich custard, infused with pumpkin and aromatic spices, is topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust for an unforgettable texture. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this elegant treat will impress your guests and elevate any occasion. With easy preparation steps and versatile serving options, you can create a stunning dessert that showcases seasonal flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 mini pumpkins (optional, or ramekins)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, pumpkin puree, spices, and salt. Heat until simmering then remove from heat.
- Gradually pour the warm cream mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
- Pour custard into ramekins or hollowed mini pumpkins.
- Place them in a baking dish and fill it halfway with hot water for a water bath.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 210mg