Pumpkin Pot de Crème: Easy Indulgence for Cozy Evenings
A deliciously creamy dessert that highlights the warm flavors of pumpkin, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and sugar over medium heat until warmed.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the warm pumpkin mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Pour the mixture into ramekins and place them in a baking dish.
- Fill the baking dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter dessert, add more sugar as desired.
- Top with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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