Description
A dessert combining the flavors of pumpkin pie with a crisp, caramelized sugar topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and smooth.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
- Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
- Whisk in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly into four 6-ounce ramekins.
- Place the ramekins in a baking pan. Fill the pan with hot water until the water reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins (a water bath).
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still slightly jiggles.
- Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill the custards in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of turbinado sugar evenly over the top of each chilled custard.
- Use a kitchen torch to melt and caramelize the sugar until it forms a hard, amber crust.
- Serve immediately after torching.
Notes
- You can use a broiler instead of a torch, but watch carefully to prevent burning the sugar.
- Make sure the water bath is hot when you place the custards in the oven.
- Chill the custards thoroughly before torching for the best contrast in temperature and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 180
Keywords: pumpkin, pie, brulee, custard, dessert, fall, spiced, caramelized sugar