Pumpkin Pot de Crème: Indulgent Dessert for Fall Lovers
A delightful and rich pumpkin pot de crème perfect for the fall season. Enjoy this creamy dessert topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until warm.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Slowly add the warm pumpkin mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Pour the mixture into ramekins and place them in a baking dish. Fill the baking dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until slightly set. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use organic pumpkin puree.
- Adjust spices according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Pot de Crème, Fall Dessert, Pumpkin Dessert, Indulgent Dessert