Maple Pumpkin Pots de Crème

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Maple Pumpkin Pots de Crème
180 min.
10
200kcal

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Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Maple Pumpkin Pots de Crème, a dessert that beautifully captures the essence of the fall season. This luxurious treat is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a delightful option for various dietary needs, but it also boasts a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

The star of this dessert is the perfect blend of solid-pack pumpkin, fragrant cinnamon, and nutmeg, all harmoniously sweetened with pure maple syrup. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a velvety texture that melts in your mouth, making it the ideal way to conclude any gathering or special occasion. Whether it's a festive holiday feast or a cozy dinner party, these individual pots of crème add an elegant touch that is sure to impress your guests.

With a delightful preparation time of around 180 minutes, this recipe allows you to engage in the culinary arts patiently, ensuring the flavors develop beautifully. The use of a water bath while baking creates a gentle heat that results in a perfectly cooked custard, ensuring that your pots are smooth and luscious. After a period of chilling, you’ll be rewarded with a dessert that is not only pleasing to the palate but also a feast for the eyes when served.

Gather your ingredients and prepare for a delicious, seasonal culinary adventure that will surely become a cherished addition to your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • large egg yolks 
  • cup heavy cream 
  • 0.8 cup maple syrup pure
  • 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup solid-pack pumpkin canned
  • 0.8 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • aluminum foil
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Whisk together cream, milk, syrup, and pumpkin in a heavy saucepan and bring just to a simmer over moderate heat.
  3. Whisk together yolks, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Add hot pumpkin mixture to yolks in a slow stream, whisking constantly.
  5. Pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup, then divide among custard cups (you may have some custard left over, depending on size of cups).
  6. Bake custards in a hot water bath, pan covered tightly with foil, in middle of oven until a knife inserted in center of a custard comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  7. Transfer custards to a rack to cool completely. Chill, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours.
  8. * Available at some cookware stores and Sur La Table (800-243-0852).

Nutrition Facts

Calories200kcal
Protein6.56%
Fat55.17%
Carbs38.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.95
Glycemic Load
6.27
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
8.2873912660972%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:199.97kcal
10%
Fat:12.38g
19.04%
Saturated Fat:6.98g
43.6%
Carbohydrates:19.31g
6.44%
Net Carbohydrates:18.9g
6.87%
Sugar:16.53g
18.36%
Cholesterol:157.61mg
52.54%
Sodium:50.96mg
2.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.31g
6.62%
Vitamin A:2457.89IU
49.16%
Manganese:0.6mg
29.97%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.25%
Selenium:7.78µg
11.11%
Calcium:84.14mg
8.41%
Phosphorus:83.1mg
8.31%
Vitamin D:1.22µg
8.16%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.15%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.34%
Folate:19.82µg
4.96%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.45%
Potassium:143.13mg
4.09%
Zinc:0.6mg
3.99%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.66%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.41%
Magnesium:12.45mg
3.11%
Iron:0.55mg
3.08%
Vitamin K:2.89µg
2.75%
Fiber:0.41g
1.65%
Copper:0.03mg
1.28%
Source:Epicurious