Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée
A delicious dessert that combines creamy custard with the beloved flavors of pumpkin spice, topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream (470g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 5 egg yolks (95g)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (67g, plus more for topping)
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree (160g)
- 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 (5 ½ inches wide, 3 inches tall, washed, tops cut off, hollowed out)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, vanilla bean paste, and half the sugar. Heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. Stir occasionally.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, remaining sugar, pumpkin puree, kosher salt, and spices until smooth. Slowly pour in the hot cream while whisking constantly.
- Pour the custard mixture into the hollowed-out pumpkins placed in a baking dish. Add water halfway up the sides of the pumpkins. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on each custard. Using a kitchen torch, melt the sugar until golden and crispy. Let it sit for a minute to harden before serving.
Notes
For optimal texture, brûlée the sugar topping just before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Find it online: https://junorecipes.com/pumpkin-spice-creme-brulee/