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Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée

A delightful dessert combining creamy custard with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices, topped with a crispy caramel layer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the custard
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste Use high-quality for best flavor.
  • 5 pieces egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree Use fresh or canned 100% pure pumpkin.
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • a tiny pinch ground cloves
For serving
  • 3-4 pieces small to medium pumpkins To create custard bowls.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the small pumpkins, cut off the tops, and scoop out the insides to create bowls for the custard.
  2. Set the hollowed pumpkins aside.
Heating the Cream
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream and vanilla bean paste over medium heat until hot, but do not boil.
Mixing the Egg Yolks and Sugar
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Gradually pour the hot cream into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously.
  2. Add pumpkin puree, kosher salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir until smooth.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Place the hollowed pumpkins in a baking dish and fill each with the custard mixture.
  3. Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the pumpkins.
  4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the custard is set but has a slight wobble.
  5. Cool the baking dish at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Serving
  1. When ready to serve, sprinkle sugar on top of the custard and caramelize using a kitchen torch or under a broiler.
  2. Serve immediately while the top is crisp.

Notes

For a maple variation, substitute brown sugar and add maple syrup. Chill custards thoroughly for best texture.