Description
A sophisticated twist on classic pumpkin pie, featuring a creamy spiced filling, a crackly caramelized sugar topping, and a rich bourbon vanilla whipped cream. This dessert is perfect for fall gatherings and holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
- For the Brûlée Topping:
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
- For the Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust and Filling: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and flute edges. In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Beat in eggs, then stir in heavy cream and milk until smooth. Pour into crust and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until center is set. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Brûlée the Top: Just before serving, sprinkle the chilled pumpkin pie brûlée evenly with 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy. Let sit for 5 minutes to set the topping.
- Whip the Cream: In a cold mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, bourbon, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form for the bourbon vanilla whipped cream.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the pumpkin pie brûlée, serve with a generous dollop of bourbon vanilla whipped cream, and enjoy.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Bake the pie a day in advance. Brûlée and whip cream just before serving.
- Storing Leftovers: Keep pie refrigerated up to 3 days. Store whipped cream separately.
- Re-Crisping Sugar: If the sugar topping softens, re-torch lightly before serving again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Torching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 400-450 (this is an estimate and will vary)
- Sugar: Approx. 30-35g (this is an estimate and will vary)
- Sodium: Approx. 200-250mg (this is an estimate and will vary)
- Fat: Approx. 25-30g (this is an estimate and will vary)
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 15-18g (this is an estimate and will vary)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-12g (this is an estimate and will vary)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-45g (this is an estimate and will vary)
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g (this is an estimate and will vary)
- Protein: Approx. 5-7g (this is an estimate and will vary)
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100-120mg (this is an estimate and will vary)