Pumpkin Pot de Crème: Indulgent Comfort in Every Spoonful
A delightful dessert that combines the flavors of pumpkin with a creamy texture for a comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pudding
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, heavy cream, sugar, and spices. Heat over medium heat until hot.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly add hot cream mixture to eggs, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until it thickens.
- Pour into ramekins and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use freshly roasted pumpkin.
- Serve with whipped cream on top for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Pot de Crème, dessert, fall recipes