Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsBow Valley Ranche RestaurantPumpkin Crème Brûlée Recipe

Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Recipe

Time2h
Serves6

Indulge in our Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, a delightful twist on the classic dessert. This velvety custard is infused with the warm spices of fall and rich pumpkin flavor, all topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust that crackles with each spoonful. It's a cozy, sweet treat that captures the essence of autumn in every bite.

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Ingredients

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Crème Brûlée Base

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

  2. 2

    Mix the Cream and Pumpkin

    In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, pumpkin puree, and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth and heated through, but do not let it boil.

  3. 3

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl to remove any lumps.

  5. 5

    Prepare Ramekins

    Place 6 ramekins in a baking dish. Pour the custard mixture evenly into the ramekins.

  6. 6

    Bake the Custards

    Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

  7. 7

    Cool and Chill

    Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  8. 8

    Caramelize the Sugar

    Before serving, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each custard. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy, golden crust. Let the brûlée sit for a minute to harden.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Serve the pumpkin crème brûlée immediately after caramelizing the sugar.

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