Pumpkin Pie Crème Brulee…and a Giveaway

by doughmesstic on November 7, 2011

in desserts, pumpkin

 

Who here loves crème brulee?  Who here loves pumpkin pie?

Who here has ever combined the two?

 

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Luckily, I am in the mood to share this creamy, full-of-fall-flavor recipe with you, just in case you want to try it yourself.

creme-brulee-2I’m not sure why people shy away from making crème brulee at home, and opt to only enjoy it when they are out at fancy restaurants.  It really isn’t difficult…just pudding, pretty much.  If you can temper eggs, you can make it.  And you CAN temper eggs.  So see?  You can make it.

Both Jon and myself really liked this combination of flavors, as it was a light and creamy version of pumpkin pie.  Me, I am not a big fan of pumpkin pie, but I do love crème brulee.  Jon is the opposite.  So what we have here, folks, is a happy compromise.  All the pumpkin pie flavor without the hassle, plus that nice sugary crunch on top that makes everyone happy.

Is there anything better than that crunch?

Give this recipe a shot and let me know what you think!

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Pumpkin Pie Crème Brulee

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 5 hours

Yield: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325.
  2. In a saucepan over medium high heat combine cream and sugars. Bring to a low simmer. While coming to temperature, whisk egg yolks in a medium sized bowl. Once simmering, slowly add 1 cup of the hot cream 1/2 cup at a time to the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the yolks. Combine the remaining cream to the yolks, then add in the spices, vanilla and pumpkin.
  3. Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer, then add to the four ramekins.
  4. Prepare the water bath for the ramekins, then bake for 45-50 minutes, or until centers of each are just set. Remover from oven. Chill in refrigerator for 3-4 hours minimum.
  5. When ready to serve, sprinkle each ramekin with 1/2-1 teaspoon of granulated sugar. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar. Alternately, brown the sugar under the oven broiler. Serve and enjoy!
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The Giveaway

I’ve made crème brulee before, but until recently, I didn’t have this clever crème brulee baking set from Chicago Metallic.  I adore it!  The 4 ramekins fit snugly into a metal lift that sits securely in the water bath.  When they are ready, you just lift them out via that lift, and voila – done.  No mess, no fuss.  Love it.

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I want you to have one, too.  You need to decide how badly you want it!  For a chance to win, just comment here, letting me know you’d like to have it.  But for more chances, do any or all of these:

Stumble this post, then comment letting me know you did so.

Pin a picture of this post on Pinterest (you know you want to, we Pinterest folks are addicts and want to pin anything delicious!)  Again, be sure to comment letting me know you did.

Share this post on Facebook, for one chance to win.  Just be sure to come back here and comment, letting me know you did.

For another chance, Tweet the link to this post.  Again, return, and let me know you did – I’m not psychic!

For a fifth and sixth chance, please Fan Chicago Metallic on Facebook and/or Follow them on Twitter.  Each one counts, so that’s two additional chances, just be sure to comment for each one you do.

So there are SIX chances!

I highly recommend Following doughmesstic on Twitter and becoming a Fan on Facebook as well, as I have this tendency to throw bonus entries out via those two.  No bonus entries just for dong those, but pay attention, I only shout out the bonus once!  Oh, just follow me, okay? It can’t hurt!

Contest is open to addresses in the US only, and closes at 11:59pm EST on November 11, 2011.  Prize is supplied and shipped by Chicago Metallic. I was supplied one to review, but was NOT paid for this post, and all opinions are my own.

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Have a great week everyone!!

{ 79 comments… read them below or add one }

Amy S November 7, 2011 at 5:23 pm

I would love to have that!!

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Kim K. November 7, 2011 at 5:57 pm

I pinned this on Pinterest. Looks amazing.

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Kim K. November 7, 2011 at 5:58 pm

I already follow you on Twitter!

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Kim K. November 7, 2011 at 5:59 pm

And I was already a fan on Facebook…

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Kim K. November 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

I am now a fan of Chicago Metallic on Facebook also.

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Kim K. November 7, 2011 at 6:03 pm

And for my final entry I am now following Chicago Metallic on Twitter. Darn…I really want to win this! The pumpkin pie creme brulee looks amazing.

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Mel November 7, 2011 at 6:36 pm

I’ve never made creme brulee before. I’ve bought ramekins to try it out, but haven’t yet!

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Jodie November 7, 2011 at 10:13 pm

This sounds amazing- my 2 fave things in one!

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Stefani November 8, 2011 at 3:54 am

I love creme brulee! I’d love to win this set!

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Stefani November 8, 2011 at 3:55 am

Stumbled the post!

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Stefani November 8, 2011 at 3:57 am
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Stefani November 8, 2011 at 4:00 am

I like Chicago Metallic on Facebook

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Stefani November 8, 2011 at 4:00 am

Following Chicago Metallic on Twitter

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Cristina B November 8, 2011 at 6:44 am

I would love to have this!! I’ve always wanted to make creme brulee but never had the tools to do so!

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Cristina B November 8, 2011 at 6:45 am

I pinned this recipe on pinterest!
http://pinterest.com/pin/93027548522466430/

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Amy November 8, 2011 at 8:57 am

These would be PERFECT for making chocolate lava cakes– my boyfriend loves them and I’ve been dying to make them for him (and myself… of course). I followed you on facebook too. :)

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Courtney November 8, 2011 at 8:02 pm

I liked Chicago Metallic on FB

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Courtney November 8, 2011 at 8:08 pm

I follow them on twitter :)

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Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray November 8, 2011 at 10:14 pm

Just pinned this post on Pinterest.

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Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray November 8, 2011 at 10:15 pm

Oh, and also, here’s my comment: I would love to win these adorable creme brulee making tools! Plussss it’s one of my boyfriend’s favorite desserts, so I’d totally get girlfriend points. :)

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Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray November 8, 2011 at 10:20 pm

Just stumbled the post as well.

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Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray November 8, 2011 at 10:22 pm

Just tweeted the giveaway (@chipchiphooray).

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Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray November 8, 2011 at 10:23 pm

I follow Chicago Metallic on Twitter.

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Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray November 8, 2011 at 10:23 pm

And I like them on Facebook, too. :)

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Barb @ Mom's Fridge November 10, 2011 at 8:28 am

That looks delicious and I would love to make this recipe!

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Brettni November 11, 2011 at 12:23 am

I just pinned this. http://pinterest.com/pin/500200746/

I would love to win this set and try your recipe!

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Jessica October 18, 2012 at 7:50 pm

Pined to pinterest! would love to win a set! Thanks for the great recipe!

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