Creamy Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Recipe
This Pumpkin Crème Brûlée offers a rich and creamy custard infused with the smooth, autumnal flavor of pumpkin purée, topped with a perfectly caramelized, crunchy sugar crust. This classic French dessert with a seasonal twist is perfect for fall celebrations or an elegant finish to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Custard
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
Topping
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the custard in a water bath.
- Mix the Custard: In a medium saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream until it simmers (do not boil). In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Slowly pour the warm cream into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs, then stir in the pumpkin purée until fully combined.
- Prepare the Ramekins: Divide the custard mixture evenly into 4 to 6 ramekins. Place the ramekins in a deep baking dish and pour hot water around them to come halfway up the sides, creating a bain-marie (water bath) to ensure gentle, even cooking.
- Bake the Custard: Carefully transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center when shaken.
- Chill: Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Then cover each with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to fully set the custard.
- Caramelize the Sugar Topping: Just before serving, evenly sprinkle 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar over the surface of each custard. Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar by heating it until it melts and forms a crisp, golden-brown crust. Allow the sugar to harden for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
- Using canned pumpkin purée ensures a smooth texture and consistent flavor.
- When caramelizing sugar with the torch, move the flame continuously to avoid burning.
- For a spiced version, add 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon to the custard mixture.
- If you don’t have a torch, broil the sugar topping in the oven for a few minutes watching carefully to avoid burning.
- The ramekins should be placed on a towel inside the baking dish to prevent tipping.
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