Pumpkin Brulee

Ingredients

• 1 can pumpkin puree (15 ounces)
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream.
4. Add egg mixture to pumpkin mixture and stir until combined.
5. Pour pumpkin mixture into eight 4-ounce ramekins.
6. Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until custard is set.
8. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
9. Sprinkle each ramekin with 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar.
10. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar. Alternatively, you can put the ramekins under the broiler for a few minutes until the sugar melts and caramelizes.
11. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin is a nutrient-dense food that is high in fiber and Vitamin A.
• Brulees are a classic French dessert.
• Using a kitchen torch to caramelize sugar gives the brulee a crunchy, caramelized sugar topping.