Description
Enjoy the rich flavors of Pumpkin Pie Brûlée with Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream, an indulgent dessert perfect for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 crust Pie Dough (homemade adds a personal touch)
- 1 cup Sugar (adjust for desired sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
- 3 large Eggs (helps bind ingredients)
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree (canned is convenient)
- 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice (or individual spices like nutmeg)
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest (fresh is ideal for aroma)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (balances sweetness)
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (or evaporated milk)
- 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar (for caramelization)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (whip until soft peaks form)
- 2 tablespoons Confectioners Sugar (sweetens while keeping smooth)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste (or pure vanilla extract)
- 1 tablespoon Bourbon (can omit for non-alcoholic)
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg (for fragrance)
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest (to elevate presentation)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, brush dough with egg wash, line pie plate, and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Combine pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and orange zest in a bowl, microwave for 1 minute, cool, whisk in sweetened condensed milk and eggs, then pour into pie shell.
- Bake the Pie: Preheat oven to 425°F, bake for 15 minutes, reduce temperature to 350°F and bake an additional 35-40 minutes until filling is jiggly. Cool for 2 hours at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Prepare Brûlée Topping: Spread granulated sugar on a baking sheet, bake for 5-7 minutes until golden, cool and process into fine shards.
- Whip Cream: Beat heavy cream until thick, gradually add confectioners sugar, vanilla paste, and bourbon, whip until soft peaks form.
- Assembly: Before serving, sprinkle caramel shards over the chilled pie, use a torch to create brûlée effect, serve with whipped cream garnished with nutmeg and orange zest.
Notes
- Prep Time: 120 min
- Cook Time: 85 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Pie Brûlée, Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream, Holiday Dessert