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Bourbon Brûlée Pumpkin Pie

Decadent Bourbon Brûlée Pumpkin Pie to Wow Your Guests

Indulge in this Bourbon Brûlée Pumpkin Pie, a delightful twist on the classic dessert perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free blend for GF option.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Brown sugar adds richer flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar Lemon juice works as suitable substitute.
  • 3-4 tablespoons Ice Water Cold water yields the best results.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use vegan butter for dairy-free alternative.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Canned Pumpkin Fresh pumpkin can be used if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can be swapped for plain Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Substitute with vanilla extract for non-alcoholic version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitute necessary.
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream is a great dairy-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Warm Spice Blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger) Adjust spices to taste.
For the Brûlée Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Superfine sugar works best.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Pie Plate
  • Baking sheet
  • Kitchen torch

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. In a food processor, pulse together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt until combined. Add the cold butter and blend until you achieve a coarse texture resembling sand. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vinegar, and ice water, then gradually pour into the flour mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
Baking the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface until it's about 1/8 inch thick, then fit it into a pie plate. Place parchment paper over the crust and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, remove the weights and brush with egg white to seal, then bake for another 5 minutes to set.
Making the Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, canned pumpkin, sour cream, bourbon, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth. In a saucepan, heat the maple syrup and heavy cream over medium heat until just warmed through. Gradually mix the cream mixture into the pumpkin blend, ensuring it's well combined without lumps.
Combine and Bake
  1. Pour the filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-60 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool completely, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
Brûlée the Top
  1. Once the pie is cooled, sprinkle granulated sugar over the surface. Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it turns golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, chill overnight before serving. Avoid burning the sugar while brûléing by carefully monitoring the process.

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