How to Make Pumpkin Brulee - A Step-by-Step Guide

When fall rolls around, there's nothing quite like the cozy, comforting flavors of pumpkin. And while pumpkin pie may be the go-to dessert for many, there are plenty of other delicious ways to enjoy this seasonal squash. One of our favorites? Pumpkin brulee. This creamy, dreamy dessert takes all the best parts of pumpkin pie and elevates them to a whole new level with a crispy caramelized sugar topping. It's the perfect indulgence for a crisp autumn evening or a festive holiday celebration.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 16 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 17 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 37 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat the cream and vanilla in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Whisk together the egg yolks, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves, and pumpkin in a bowl. Slowly pour 1 cup of the cream mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continually. Then pour the entire egg mixture into the saucepan; whisk briskly for 1 minute. Pour the mixture into ramekins. Arrange ramekins on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until set, about 15 minutes; refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Before serving, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar over the top of each creme brulee. Use a kitchen torch or your oven's broiler to caramelize the sugar. It may take 2 to 3 minutes in the broiler. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 382mg
    • Sodium: 92mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 93mg