Pumpkin Praline Creme Brulee

Name: Pumpkin Praline Creme Brulee
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Cajun Recipes
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup canned pumpkin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

The crunchy pecans are a nice contrast to the creamy custard in this recipe. This dessert adds elegance to any meal.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

6 egg yolks
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and syrup. In a small saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Remove from the heat; stir a small amount of hot cream into egg yolk mixture. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in the pumpkin, cinnamon, vanilla and ginger.
Transfer to four 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place ramekins in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from water bath; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Combine sugars. If using a creme brulee torch, sprinkle custards with sugar mixture. Heat sugar with the torch until caramelized. Sprinkle with Pecans. Serve immediately.
If broiling the custards, place ramekins on a baking sheet; let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Broil 8 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 418 calories, 34g fat (17g saturated fat), 389mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

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Originally published as Pumpkin Praline Creme Brulee in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2008

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crystalrp

Nov 26, 2011

The brulee part was tasty, but what is not to like about browned sugar? The inside is nowhere near sweet or pumpkiny enough. I did not care for this.