Pumpkin and Brown-Sugar Crème Brûlée

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Pumpkin and Brown-Sugar Crème Brûlée
45 min.
8
453kcal

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If you’re looking for the perfect dessert to impress your guests this autumn, look no further than this delightful Pumpkin and Brown-Sugar Crème Brûlée. Combining the rich, velvety texture of classic crème brûlée with the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and spices, this recipe elevates a traditional favorite into an irresistible seasonal treat. With its elegant presentation and satisfying crunch of caramelized sugar on top, each serving is sure to be a hit.

This vegetarian and gluten-free dessert is not only perfect for fall festivities but also makes an exceptional ending to any special meal throughout the year. The luscious pumpkin custard is infused with warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. The crème brûlée is complemented by a delicate layer of burnt sugar that adds an exquisite crunch, providing a delightful contrast to the creamy filling beneath.

Perfect for entertaining, this dish can be prepared in advance, allowing you to focus on enjoying time with friends and family. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or a festive gathering, this stunning Pumpkin and Brown-Sugar Crème Brûlée promises to be a memorable highlight. So grab your ramekins and a kitchen torch, and let’s create this dessert that embodies the essence of comfort and celebration!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce pumpkin puree pure canned
  • large egg yolk 
  • tablespoons brown sugar raw
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • ramekin
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Whisk pumpkin, 1/2cup sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar in largebowl.
  3. Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla, thenspices and salt. Bring cream just to boil inmedium saucepan. Gradually whisk hotcream into pumpkin mixture.
  4. Divide mixture among eight 5x1-inchramekins. Divide ramekins between 2 largeroasting pans.
  5. Add enough hot water topans to come halfway up sides of ramekins.
  6. Bake until custards are just set in center,about 35 minutes. Chill custards until cold,about 6 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
  7. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon raw sugar overpumpkin custard in each ramekin. Usingkitchen torch, melt sugar until deep amber.(Alternatively, use broiler.
  8. Place ramekinson rimmed baking sheet.
  9. Sprinkle topswith brown sugar [not raw sugar] and meltdirectly under broiler until deep amber.)Refrigerate 15 minutes to allow sugar toharden. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hourahead. Keep chilled.
  10. This recipe can also bemade using 3-inch-diameter ramekinswith 1 1/4-inch-high sides.
  11. Bake for about 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories453kcal
Protein4.18%
Fat68.34%
Carbs27.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.89
Glycemic Load
8.74
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
11.372173926105%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:453.49kcal
22.67%
Fat:35.25g
54.22%
Saturated Fat:21.63g
135.16%
Carbohydrates:31.9g
10.63%
Net Carbohydrates:30.17g
10.97%
Sugar:28.67g
31.85%
Cholesterol:215.6mg
71.87%
Sodium:108.36mg
4.71%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.24%
100%
Protein:4.85g
9.7%
Vitamin A:9738.93IU
194.78%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.08%
Vitamin D:2µg
13.35%
Selenium:9.07µg
12.96%
Phosphorus:112.75mg
11.28%
Vitamin E:1.67mg
11.13%
Vitamin K:11.6µg
11.05%
Calcium:100.22mg
10.02%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.86%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.75%
Iron:1.25mg
6.96%
Fiber:1.73g
6.91%
Potassium:226.64mg
6.48%
Folate:25.63µg
6.41%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.83%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.21%
Magnesium:20.75mg
5.19%
Copper:0.08mg
4.19%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.78%
Vitamin C:2.82mg
3.41%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.32%
Vitamin B3:0.28mg
1.39%
Source:Epicurious