Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with Pumpkin Pie Brûlée with Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream. This delightful dessert reimagines the classic pumpkin pie, featuring a creamy pumpkin filling topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. The addition of rich bourbon vanilla whipped cream elevates the dish, making it an impressive centerpiece for your fall gatherings and Thanksgiving celebrations. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this dessert is sure to impress both family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 2–3 tbsp granulated sugar (for brûlée)
- For Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream: 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp bourbon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until smooth.
- Add eggs, heavy cream, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 45–55 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely before sprinkling with granulated sugar and using a kitchen torch to caramelize the top.
- For the whipped cream, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and bourbon until soft peaks form.
- Serve slices topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 105g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 205mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg