Description
A cozy pumpkin pie enhanced with bourbon and a crunchy brûlée topping, perfect for fall evenings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/4 teaspoon extra cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blind bake the pie crust until set and lightly golden.
- Warm the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and spices in a saucepan over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the eggs, heavy cream, bourbon, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Let the pie cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator until fully set.
- Before serving, sprinkle an even layer of granulated sugar over the cold pie.
- Using a torch or broiler, brûlée the sugar topping until golden brown and crunchy.
Notes
Make sure to chill the pie before brûléeing to achieve the perfect crisp topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg