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Pumpkin Creme Brule

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Course Dessert

Equipment

  • Pumpkin Shaped Ramekins or Regular Ramekins
  • 9x13 Baking Sheet
  • Butane Torch

Ingredients
  

  • 6 egg yolks
  • cup white granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice seasoning
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • White Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the 6 egg yolks and ⅓ cup white granulated sugaruntil smooth and slightly pale.6 egg yolks
  • Add the 3/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice seasoning to the egg mixture and whisk until fully combined.
  • In a saucepan, heat the 4 cups heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to steam, but not boil. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
  • Remove the heavy cream from the heat and slowly pour it into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs (to prevent curdling).
  • Pour the mixture into pumpkin-shaped ramekins or regular ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
  • Place the ramekins on a 9x13 baking sheet.
  • Carefully pour hot water into the baking sheet around the ramekins, creating a water bath (about halfway up the sides of the ramekins).
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  • Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature.
  • Once cooled, refrigerate the creme brulees for at least 2 hours, or until fully chilled.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of White Sugar over the top of each creme brulee.
Keyword creme brule, pumpkin creme brule, pumpkin desserts