Description
Rich and creamy with a maple bourbon twist, this pumpkin crème brûlée is a show-stopping dessert perfect for fall and Thanksgiving!
Ingredients
Scale
Custard:
- 15 oz canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup heavy cream
Topping:
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar (or more as needed)
Equipment:
- 6–8 oven-safe ramekins (4 oz capacity each)
- 9×13-inch pan
- Kitchen torch
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Arrange ramekins in a 9×13-inch pan. -
Make the Custard Base:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, eggs, bourbon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla bean paste, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth. -
Prepare Maple Cream:
In a small saucepan, heat the maple syrup over medium heat until it boils. Let it boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream, about ⅓ at a time. -
Combine Custard:
Gradually whisk the warm maple cream into the pumpkin mixture, whisking constantly until fully combined. -
Fill and Bake:
Divide the custard mixture evenly among the ramekins.
Pour hot tap water into the 9×13-inch pan, filling it halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the custards are set but still have a slight wobble in the center. -
Cool and Chill:
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours or up to 2 days. -
Caramelize the Sugar:
Just before serving, sprinkle a thin, even layer of granulated sugar over each custard.
Use a kitchen torch to melt and caramelize the sugar until it forms a hard, golden crust.
Notes
- Customization: Adjust the level of bourbon according to your taste. You can also use rum for a different flavor.
- Alternative Sweeteners: Maple syrup provides a rich sweetness, but you can substitute it with honey or agave if preferred.
- Topping: For an extra festive touch, you can sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg over the caramelized sugar after it’s torched for added spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 380kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 165mg