Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée, a luxurious dessert that beautifully captures the essence of autumn. This elegant treat combines velvety pumpkin custard infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, all topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Presented in charming hollowed-out mini pumpkins, it not only adds a festive touch to your table but also offers a comforting sweetness that is sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-make dessert will become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- tiny pinch ground cloves
- 3–4 small-medium pumpkins
Instructions
- Prepare mini pumpkins by washing and hollowing them out.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and vanilla until simmering.
- Whisk together egg yolks and sugar, then gradually mix in the hot cream to avoid curdling.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and spices until smooth.
- Pour custard into the prepared pumpkins and bake in a water bath at 325°F (163°C) for about 65 minutes.
- Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before caramelizing the sugar on top with a kitchen torch just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pumpkin (135g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 210mg