Description
Silky pumpkin pie brulee dances with crackly caramelized sugar, crowned by delicate vanilla whipped cream. Creamy autumn comfort meets French elegance, promising sweet indulgence in every luxurious spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (12 ounces/340 milliliters) evaporated milk
- 1 unbaked pie crust (9-inch/23 centimeters)
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for brulee topping)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft the pie foundation by nestling the unbaked crust into a 9-inch pie dish, positioning the oven rack at 425°F (220°C).
- Blend the pumpkin puree with evaporated milk, incorporating granulated sugar, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt into a harmonious, velvety mixture.
- Transfer the luxurious pumpkin blend into the prepared crust, initiating the baking process at 425°F for a precise 15-minute interval.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C), allowing the pie to continue baking for 40-50 minutes until the center achieves a perfectly set consistency.
- Remove the pie from the oven, permitting complete cooling on a wire rack to stabilize its delicate structure.
- Create a glistening caramel finish by evenly distributing brown sugar across the pie’s surface, using a kitchen torch to transform the sugar into a crackling golden crust.
- Prepare the accompanying vanilla whipped cream by whisking heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until soft, billowy peaks emerge.
- Slice the pie with elegant precision, adorning each portion with a lavish swirl of freshly whipped cream, ready to delight discerning palates.
Notes
- Use a kitchen torch with care, moving it constantly to prevent burning the sugar and creating an even golden-brown caramelized top.
- Chill the pie thoroughly before adding the brûlée layer to ensure a crisp sugar crust that cracks beautifully when tapped with a spoon.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional pie crust with a nut-based or gluten-free graham cracker crust to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Create make-ahead magic by preparing the pie a day in advance and adding the caramelized sugar topping just before serving to maintain the signature crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg