Description
A holiday Pumpkin Pie Brulee featuring a flaky decorative leaf crust spiced pumpkin custard and a crackling caramelized sugar shell.
Ingredients
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1 sheet prepared pie crust
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1 can pumpkin purée
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1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
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1/2 tsp fresh orange zest
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1/2 tsp fine sea salt
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1 can sweetened condensed milk
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2 large fresh eggs
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 large fresh egg for egg wash
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1/2 cup granulated sugar for brûlée
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tsp confectioners’ sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
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Freshly grated nutmeg
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Fresh orange zest curls
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Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
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Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with cinnamon in a bowl and whisk 1 egg with a splash of water for egg wash.
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Press pie dough into a 9-inch pie plate cut decorative leaves from scraps brush with egg wash dust with cinnamon sugar arrange on crust and freeze for 15 minutes.
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Microwave pumpkin purée pumpkin pie spice orange zest and salt for 1 minute in a large bowl.
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Whisk sweetened condensed milk and 2 eggs into warm pumpkin mixture until smooth.
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Pour custard into chilled crust and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes.
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Reduce oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until edges are set with a slight center jiggle.
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Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Whip heavy cream confectioners’ sugar and vanilla bean paste to soft peaks.
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Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over chilled pie caramelize with a kitchen torch top with whipped cream and serve in New York.
Notes
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Freeze the decorated crust for 15 minutes before baking to prevent shrinking.
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Chill the baked pie for 2 hours before applying the sugar brûlée top.
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Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: ~ 30 mins.
- Chill Time: ~ 2 hours.
- Cook Time: ~ 55 mins.
- Category: Dessert.
- Method: Oven Baking and Torching.
- Cuisine: Traditional French-American Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 generous slice pie
- Calories: ~ 360 kcal
- Sugar: ~ 38 g
- Sodium: ~ 280 mg
- Fat: ~ 16 g
- Saturated Fat: ~ 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 8 g
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~ 51 g
- Fiber: ~ 2 g
- Protein: ~ 6 g
- Cholesterol: ~ 85 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Pie Brulee, Brulee Pumpkin Pie, Caramelized Pumpkin Pie, Holiday Pumpkin Dessert, French Pumpkin Pie, Thanksgiving Pie, Dessert, New York Recipe.