Pumpkin Creme Brûlée is a fall favorite that will keep this classic dessert at focus but the creamy, pumpkin and cinnamon flavors are bursting through. Made with a heavy cream, light brown sugar, egg yolks, cinnamon, ginger and pumpkin puree and ending with a perfect crunch of brûlée sugar.
When September rolls in it is so hard not to jump right into fall flavors, especially pumpkin. After a long and hot summer, we all crave the comfort of fall, cooler weather and all these rich flavors and so here we go! Pumpkin Creme Brûlée is my first pumpkin recipe of the season. I am combining my two favorite things of the season, my Classic Creme Brûlée with pumpkin. I always love the simplicity of creme brûlée and although it looks like a fancy dessert it is very approachable and one that can be made just for you and your family or for a crowd. 
Pumpkin Creme Brûlée
Creme brûlée is a classic french dessert that is made with only a few simple ingredients but the result is over the top good. Made with heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla bean, but spicing things up a little, this recipe also includes pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, ground ginger. Brûlée means "burnt" in french and describes the beautiful golden brown burnt sugar on the top of this dessert. Creme Brûlée might be famous for the ultimate creamy custard filling but the caramelized sugar has all my attention. 
Ingredients To Make Pumpkin Creme Brûlée
- Egg Yolks
- Pumpkin Puree
- Light Brown Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Ginger
- Heavy Cream
- Vanilla Bean Paste or Seeds from One Vanilla Bean
- Granulated Sugar for topping
How To Make Pumpkin Creme Brûlée
- Whisk together the egg yolks, pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger; set aside
- Heat the heavy cream and vanilla bean together in a medium saucepan until it comes to a simmer
- Remove from the heat and slowly add the heavy cream to the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously so that the eggs don't scramble
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve before pouring into the ramekins
- Divide the custard into the ramekins, filling them to the top
- Fill the sheet pan with water and transfer the pan to the oven
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are set but the center will slightly move
- Remove the creme brûlée from the oven and allow them to cool for 30-45 minutes
- Place them in the refrigerator to chill for an 1-2 hours to allow the custard to thicken
- Once you are ready to serve, coat the top of the custard with granulated sugar and caramelize using a kitchen torch
Pumpkin Creme Brûlée
Pumpkin Creme Brûlée is a fall favorite that will keep this classic dessert at focus but the creamy, pumpkin and cinnamon flavors are bursting through. Made with a heavy cream, light brown sugar, egg yolks, cinnamon, ginger and pumpkin puree and ending with a perfect crunch of brûlée sugar.
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
6 Egg Yolks
½ Cup Pumpkin Puree
½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger
2 Cups Heavy Cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Seeds from One Vanilla Bean
*Granulated Sugar for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and place 6 shallow ramekins on a baking sheet
Whisk together the egg yolks, pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger; set aside
Heat the heavy cream and vanilla bean together in a medium saucepan until it comes to a simmer
Remove from the heat and slowly add the heavy cream to the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously so that the eggs don't scramble
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve before pouring into the ramekins
Divide the custard into the ramekins, filling them to the top
Carefully fill the sheet pan with water and transfer the pan to the oven
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are set but the center will slightly move
Remove the creme brûlée from the oven and allow them to cool for 30-45 minutes
Place them in the refrigerator to chill for an 1-2 hours to allow the custard to thicken
Once you are ready to serve, coat the top of the custard with granulated sugar and caramelize using a kitchen torch
Serve immediately and Enjoy!
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