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Bourbon Brûlée Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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This Bourbon Brûlée Pumpkin Pie combines a flaky homemade crust with a rich, spiced pumpkin filling infused with bourbon and topped with a caramelized brûlée sugar crust, offering a perfect sophisticated twist on a classic autumn dessert.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 2 cups sifted Baker’s Corner All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baker’s Corner Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ice cold water
  • 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces (1 1/2 sticks or 12 tablespoons)
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten (for egg wash)

Filling

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Baker’s Corner 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Maple Cream Mixture

  • 3/4 cup Specially Selected 100% Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Brûlée Topping

  • 3 tablespoons Baker’s Corner Granulated Sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse together the sifted flour, sugar, and salt briefly. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, white vinegar, and ice cold water together. Add cold butter pieces to the flour mixture and pulse until the texture resembles small coarse crumbs. Gradually sprinkle the egg and water mixture over the flour and butter while pulsing until the dough begins to come together.
  2. Chill the dough: Remove the dough from the food processor, shape it into a disc, wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm it up and improve texture.
  3. Preheat oven and roll out crust: Preheat oven to 375°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Fold in half carefully to transfer and place into the pie plate. Unfold and gently press the dough into place, trimming excess edges. Crimp edges by folding and pinching to create a decorative ripple.
  4. Bake the crust: Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans to prevent shrinking. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven, brush the crust lightly with beaten egg white, then lower oven temperature to 350°F.
  5. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, canned pumpkin, sour cream, vanilla extract, bourbon, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, and allspice until fully combined.
  6. Prepare the maple cream mixture: Heat maple syrup in a saucepan until it simmers. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to slightly thicken. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in heavy cream slowly to create a smooth, integrated mixture.
  7. Combine filling and maple cream: Whisk the warm maple cream mixture into the pumpkin filling until thoroughly incorporated. Pour this combined filling evenly into the pre-baked pie crust.
  8. Bake the pie: Bake at 350°F for 55 to 60 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Remove pie from oven and allow to cool completely to room temperature.
  9. Chill and finish: Refrigerate the pie overnight to set the flavors. Before serving, evenly sprinkle the granulated sugar over the top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar, forming a crystallized golden brûlée crust.
  10. Serve: Slice and serve the pie chilled or slightly warmed for a delightful autumn dessert with a sophisticated bourbon twist.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter and water are very cold to achieve a flaky crust texture.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely before refrigerating to prevent sogginess.
  • The bourbon adds a subtle warmth and depth without overpowering the pumpkin flavor.
  • Use a kitchen torch carefully to caramelize the sugar evenly for the perfect brûlée topping.
  • This pie is best served within 2 days of preparation for optimal freshness.

Keywords: Bourbon Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Pie Recipe, Autumn Dessert, Brûlée Topping, Thanksgiving Pie

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