🎃 Welcome to the realm of pumpkin delight with our tantalizing Pumpkin Creme Brulee recipe, where creamy indulgence meets the warm embrace of seasonal spices! If you’ve been craving a dessert that encapsulates the essence of fall and winter festivities, then look no further. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll be creating a dessert sensation that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
🕒 Preparation Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cooking Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 vanilla beans
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2/3 cup solid pack pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your ingredients for this delightful creation.
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Prepare the Cream: In a heavy saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a gentle boil over medium heat, infusing it with the fragrant essence of 1 1/4 vanilla beans. Once boiled, remove it from the heat and let it stand for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Alternatively, if using vanilla extract, add it to the whipping cream and set aside.
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Prepare the Custard Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 6 tablespoons of sugar, and the nutmeg until well combined. Next, incorporate the solid pack pumpkin and orange liqueur into the mixture, blending until smooth and velvety.
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Combine the Ingredients: Gradually whisk the infused cream mixture into the pumpkin custard mixture until fully incorporated, creating a luscious and creamy base for your creme brulee.
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Divide and Bake: Divide the custard mixture evenly among 6 1/2 cup ramekins, arranging them in a heavy, large baking pan. Carefully pour enough hot water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins, creating a gentle water bath.
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Bake to Perfection: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake until the sides of the custards are set, but the centers still have a gentle jiggle when shaken, approximately 20 minutes.
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Cool and Chill: Once baked to perfection, remove the ramekins from the water bath and allow them to cool at room temperature. Then, transfer them to the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour to ensure they are perfectly set and chilled.
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Prepare the Brulee Topping: Preheat your broiler to high and prepare the brulee topping by sifting together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
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Add the Finishing Touch: Sprinkle the prepared brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the chilled custards, ensuring a delectable layer of sweetness covers each one.
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Brulee to Perfection: Place the ramekins under the broiler, approximately 8 inches from the heat source, and broil until the sugar begins to melt and caramelize, creating a golden and crispy topping. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning, usually about 30 seconds.
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Serve and Enjoy: Remove the Pumpkin Creme Brulee from the broiler and serve immediately, savoring the delightful contrast between the creamy custard and the caramelized sugar topping.
Indulge in each spoonful of this heavenly dessert, celebrating the warmth and flavors of the season with every bite. Whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy evening at home, this Pumpkin Creme Brulee is sure to be the star of the show, enchanting all who have the pleasure of tasting its divine flavors.
