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Chef John's Pumpkin Creme Brulee

Chef John's Pumpkin Creme Brulee

Name: Chef John's Pumpkin Creme Brulee
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: 3 egg yolks; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup pumpkin puree; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 pinch salt; ½ cup white sugar

Rating: 4.6 stars

40 Ratings
30 Reviews
9 Photos

This is a great seasonal twist on the restaurant classic. The texture is actually closer to a pudding than a classic creme Brulee, and of course, the star of the dish is the crisp sugar top. This is great for your busy holiday schedule since you can make them the day before and then finish the sugar torching before you serve.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

35 mins

additional:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

7 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 7 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 egg yolks
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
½ cup white sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

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Step 2

Whisk egg yolks and brown sugar together in a large bowl. Stir in heavy cream, pumpkin puree, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 3

Divide pumpkin mixture between seven (5-inch) ramekins about 1/2 inch from the top.
Step 4

Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill with the baking dish hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until just set, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove ramekins and refrigerate until completely cool, at least 2 hours.
Step 6

Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of sugar onto each creme brulee. Melt the sugar with a chef's torch until crisp and dark brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

269 calories; protein 2.3g; carbohydrates 34.2g; fat 14.6g; cholesterol 134.4mg; sodium 127.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (30)

Most helpful positive review

Kyra Dawn Hanson

10/06/2012

Amazing! But so is everything from this chef!!! Don't change a thing just follow and enjoy with guests! I actually mixed this all in a blender and just poured it into the ramikins! Read More

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(36)

Most helpful critical review

Ejay563

11/18/2014

The pumpkin puree ruins the texture of the Creme Brulee and using white sugar on the top absolutely does not work. I think I would just add pumpkin pie spice to a regular Creme Brulee to add a holiday flair. Read More

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(2)

40 Ratings

5 star values: 32
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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Kyra Dawn Hanson

10/06/2012

Amazing! But so is everything from this chef!!! Don't change a thing just follow and enjoy with guests! I actually mixed this all in a blender and just poured it into the ramikins! Read More

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(36)

Debbie Edmondson Nance

10/16/2012

OMG this is a great recipe I first tried the pumpkin custard at Cracker Barrel it was served with ginger snap cookies and a caramel mousse it was awesome well this recipe is much much better I made the cookies and the mousse really guys this is better then anything you can get in a resturant just a few extra steps and WOW give it a try instead of brulee add ginger snap cookies smashed up on top and caramel mousse yum. Read More

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(26)

Dana Middleton

10/06/2012

Excellent alternative to pumpkin pie - it was delicious - I'd never made a brulee before so I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! Read More

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(19)

Mom First

09/23/2012

Excellent!!! I went a little lighter on the brulee layer as I wanted it to break a little easier for guests. A total hit at the party. DO TRY THIS ONE!!! Read More

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(12)

busymama

11/20/2012

Su yummy! Not the exact same texture as your typical creme brulee but still delicious. I plan on making it for Thanksgiving. Read More

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(7)

Sue

11/07/2013

Oh wow! Super delicious! I love this recipe!! As Chef John says right off the bat this does NOT have the same texture as a creme brulee so no one should be disappointed or lower their rating because of this but it does have its own wonderful creamy texture and a flavor that is amazing. Thanks Chef John - another winner!! Read More

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Kristy

10/11/2012

I will make this instead of pumpkin pie next Thanksgiving! Delish. I would HIGHLY recommend straining this mixture before filling the ramekins:) Read More

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JYHICKS

10/16/2012

I knew it would be like this but I missed the silky creamy custard of a true creme brulee. It was delicious don't get me wrong but the pumpkin texture just made it like a fancy crustless pie. Nothing to be done for that with this recipe and my kids thought the torch was the coolest thing ever... Read More

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Irene

12/28/2013

Very easy to make although not as creamy as "regular" creme brulees. I used my broiler since I didn't have a working torch; the results didn't look as good but did not affect the taste. Read More

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Ejay563

11/18/2014

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Chef John's Pumpkin Creme Brulee

Servings Per Recipe: 7
Calories: 269.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 5 %

carbohydrates: 11 %

dietary fiber: 6 %

sugars:

fat: 23 %

saturated fat: 43 %

cholesterol: 45 %

vitamin a iu: 121 %

niacin equivalents: 5 %

vitamin b6: 4 %

vitamin c: 3 %

folate: 4 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 4 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 5 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Kyra Dawn Hanson

10/06/2012

Amazing! But so is everything from this chef!!! Don't change a thing just follow and enjoy with guests! I actually mixed this all in a blender and just poured it into the ramikins!

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(36)

Debbie Edmondson Nance

10/16/2012

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Dana Middleton

10/06/2012

Excellent alternative to pumpkin pie - it was delicious - I'd never made a brulee before so I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great!

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(19)

Mom First

09/23/2012

Excellent!!! I went a little lighter on the brulee layer as I wanted it to break a little easier for guests. A total hit at the party. DO TRY THIS ONE!!!

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(12)

busymama

11/20/2012

Su yummy! Not the exact same texture as your typical creme brulee but still delicious. I plan on making it for Thanksgiving.

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(7)

Sue

11/07/2013

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Kristy

10/11/2012

I will make this instead of pumpkin pie next Thanksgiving! Delish. I would HIGHLY recommend straining this mixture before filling the ramekins:)

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(5)

JYHICKS

10/16/2012

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Irene

12/28/2013

Very easy to make although not as creamy as "regular" creme brulees. I used my broiler since I didn't have a working torch; the results didn't look as good but did not affect the taste.

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(3)

Ejay563