Dessert for 8
Pumpkin Creme Brulee
$4.49for 445 minServes 8
Pumpkin and cinnamon flavor a baked cream custard that chills firm before its sugar topping is caramelized.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
 | Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 25 oz | $5.48Typical price |
 | Canned pumpkin$0.14/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.89Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.99 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.12 per serving$4.49 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp each ground ginger
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325 F and place eight ramekins in a deep baking pan.
- Whisk the egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger in a bowl.
- Warm the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, then slowly whisk it into the egg mixture.
- Divide the custard among the ramekins, add hot water to the baking pan halfway up their sides, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove the ramekins from the water, cool them, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the custards and broil on a baking sheet until the tops are browned and crisp.
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