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Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée

Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée

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Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée. Combining velvety pumpkin custard with a blend of aromatic spices, this dessert is topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar shell for an elegant finish. Served in mini pumpkins, this impressive treat makes for a stunning presentation at gatherings, holiday dinners, or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare yet sophisticated enough to wow your guests, this recipe is a must-try for any autumn celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 5 egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • tiny pinch ground cloves
  • 34 small-medium pumpkins (washed, tops cut off, hollowed out)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Prepare mini pumpkins by cutting off the tops and hollowing them out.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, vanilla bean paste, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until smooth. Then add pumpkin puree and spices.
  4. Pour the custard mixture into each hollowed pumpkin until three-quarters full.
  5. Place the pumpkins in a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up their sides and bake for about 65 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
  7. Caramelize sugar on top using a kitchen torch right before serving.

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