Pumpkin Eggnog Creme Brulee

Ingredients

  • 2 cups eggnog
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin puree

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine eggnog, cream, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it is warm, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until slightly thickened.
  4. Slowly pour the warm eggnog mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisk to temper the eggs.
  5. For a smooth custard, strain the mixture through a sieve.
  6. Place pumpkin bowls in a baking dish and pour the custard mixture evenly.
  7. Add hot water to the baking dish, halfway up the sides of the pumpkins.
  8. Bake for 50 mins at 325F
  9. Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over the top of custard. Torch to caramelize the sugar.
  10. Let cool for a minute then serve.

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