pumpkin creme brulee

 

My FAVORITE fall dessert!!

3 c heavy cream
2 tsp vanilla or rum
6 egg yolks
6 Tb superfine sugar
3/4 c finely pureed cooked pumpkin
1/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch salt
1/2 c brown sugar

Scald cream and vanilla or rum.

Beat egg yolks and superfine sugar until lightly colored and thick; beat in pumpkin, cinnamon, and salt. Slowly whisk in the hot cream. Pour into a 6-cup or an 8x8-inch refrigerator-to-oven dish. Place into a baking pan, and pour boiling water halfway up the sides of the dish.

Bake in a preheated 350ºF oven for 45-60 min, until the custard is set (time depends upon the height of the baking dish). Chill for 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat broiler, and place an oven rack 8-10 inches below it.

Sieve the brown sugar and sprinkle it evenly over the custard. Place dish in a large pan, and surround it with ice cubes. Place on the broiler rack, and, watching carefully, let the brown sugar heat until it just begins to bubble, brown and melt.

Remove from the broiler; cool for 10 min. ENJOY!!   http://whiskusaway.blogspot.com/search/label/Desserts?updated-max=2009-11-08T15%3A58%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=20