Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, a perfect autumn dessert that captures the essence of fall celebrations. With its velvety custard infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices, this dessert offers an elegant twist on the classic French treat. The crunchy caramelized sugar topping adds a satisfying contrast to the silky texture beneath. Ideal for Thanksgiving gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe is simple enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Delight in every bite of this seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- Mini pumpkins (or ramekins)
- 2 cups Heavy Cream (476g)
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar (67g plus extra for topping)
- 4 large Egg Yolks
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree (245g)
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare mini pumpkins by cutting off the tops and scooping out seeds, or set aside ramekins.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream and sugar until blended. Add egg yolks one at a time while whisking continuously until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- Pour the mixture into mini pumpkins or ramekins and place them in a baking dish filled with hot water.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Just before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crème brûlée (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 210mg