Pumpkin Creme Brulee’

Creme brulee is a staple at the holidays in my house. It is very easy to make and it usually impresses people when you whip out the torch. I thought this fall I would try to add some ingredients to try a pumpkin creme brulee but if you are not into pumpkin you can use our original creme brulee’ recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups half and half or 2 cups heavy cream
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 3 pinches of nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 3 whole eggs
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup sugar in the raw (mix in a pinch of cinnamon and mix)
• small blow torch (this you may need to raid the hubby’s tools) or you can purchase a kitchen/cooking torch for around $20.00

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Heat half and half, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground gloves in a heavy saucepan to almost boiling on medium heat. 3. Set aside
4. In a separate bowl, beat whole eggs and extra yolks together well
5. Gradually whisk the heated mixture into the eggs, whisk in pumpkin puree and return mixture to the saucepan. Cook over moderate heat; stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard coats the back of the spoon, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
6. Pour custard into individual custard dishes (6) or into one shallow baking dish, about 9 inches in diameter ( I also use a 5X7 glass baking dish)
7. Set dish or dishes in an oven pan filled with water that is level with the custard. TIP: Start with a small amount of water in the pan as not to have it overflow when you place the smaller dish in it
8. Bake at 325 degrees F for 45-50 minutes, until center of custard is set. When done, remove custard from water bath. Cool. Cover and chill.
9. Just before serving, sprinkle raw sugar covering the top of the custard. Start your torch (VERY CAREFULLY USE THIS) and melt sugar until golden brown.

I like to add two cinnamon sticks criss-crossed but I was out so sorry no picture 🙁

For more pumpkin recipes, visit a few of my favorite bloggers:

• Guilt Free Easy Pumpkin Custard Recipe by Confessions of an Overworked Mom
• Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles by Champagne Living
• Pumpkin Cream Cheese Chocolate Crescent Roll by Controlled Confusion
• Fall Flavored Popcorn by Life with Lisa

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