Description

This Bourbon Brûlée Pumpkin Pie is a delightful twist on the classic fall dessert, featuring a smooth pumpkin filling infused with warm spices and a splash of bourbon. Topped with a perfectly caramelized brûlée sugar crust, this pie offers a delicious balance of creamy, spicy, and sweet flavors that make it a perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings and cozy evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

Pie Crust

1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch size)

Filling

15 oz pumpkin puree (1 can)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Brûlée Topping

1/4 cup extra granulated sugar (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
Prepare the pie crust: Fit the pre-made pie crust into your pie pan following the package directions. Use a fork to prick the bottom and sides of the crust to prevent bubbling during baking.
Mix pumpkin base: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth without lumps.
Add cream and spices: Pour in the heavy cream, milk, bourbon, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix with a whisk or electric mixer until fully integrated and creamy.
Fill the crust: Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top carefully with a rubber spatula to spread evenly.
Bake the pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The pie is done when the filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the pie: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on the counter for about 20 minutes.
Chill the pie: Transfer the pie to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly cold and firm.
Add brûlée topping: Just before serving, evenly sprinkle the additional granulated sugar over the pie’s surface. Use a kitchen torch to carefully melt and caramelize the sugar until it forms a crisp, golden brûlée layer.
Serve: Allow the brûlée topping to cool for a few minutes to harden, then slice and serve this exceptional pumpkin pie.

Notes

For a stronger bourbon flavor, increase the bourbon to 3 tablespoons, but do not exceed this to maintain balance.
Use full-fat pumpkin puree for the creamiest texture.
The brûlée topping is best done right before serving to maintain its crispness.
If you don’t have a kitchen torch, you can place the sugared pie under a broiler for 1-2 minutes watching carefully to caramelize the sugar.
Let the pie cool completely before refrigerating to avoid sogginess.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for optimal freshness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0.2g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: pumpkin pie, bourbon pumpkin pie, brûlée pumpkin pie, fall dessert, Thanksgiving pie, caramelized sugar topping