Pumpkin Pot de Crème: Indulgent Fall Desserts Made Easy
Experience the rich and creamy taste of fall with our Pumpkin Pot de Crème, a simple yet indulgent dessert that highlights the flavors of the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, sugar, and spices. Heat gently until warm.
- Whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl. Gradually add a bit of the warm cream mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to temper.
- Pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the cream and stir until combined.
- Transfer the mixture into ramekins and place them into a baking dish.
- Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for added flavor.
- You can make this dessert a day ahead for easy entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg