Pumpkin Crme Brle
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with this exquisite Pumpkin Crme Brle. This delightful dessert combines creamy custard infused with pumpkin puree and aromatic spices, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Ideal for fall gatherings, holiday feasts, or cozy evenings at home, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your guests and bring a festive touch to any occasion. Serve it in charming mini pumpkins or classic ramekins for a beautiful presentation that highlights its rich texture and decadent flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 mini pumpkins (or ramekins)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F (160C).
- Prepare mini pumpkins by cutting off tops and scooping out seeds; place upright in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and half the sugar; heat until simmering. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, spices, and salt.
- Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until light; gradually add the hot cream mixture while whisking.
- Fold in pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Pour custard into prepared vessels until three-quarters full.
- Place filled containers in a larger baking dish; add hot water until halfway up the sides of the containers.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Chill for at least two hours before caramelizing sugar on top using a kitchen torch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crme brle (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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