Pumpkin Creme Caramel Recipe

Pumpkin Creme Caramel picture


Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
Main IngredientInterest Group


 Pumpkins2 Small
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Milk2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Whole eggs2
 Ground cinnamon1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Nutmeg To Taste, freshly grated
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Dark rum2 Tablespoon
 Boiling water1 Cup (16 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2333 Calories from Fat 258

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 29 g44.7%

Saturated Fat 13.9 g69.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 468.2 mg

Sodium 373.9 mg15.6%

Total Carbohydrates 488 g162.5%

Dietary Fiber 21.5 g86.1%

Sugars 279.7 g

Protein 67 g134.6%

Vitamin A 5927.2% Vitamin C 600.2%

Calcium 144% Iron 190.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet


1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place pumpkin on baking sheet, bake for half an hour and allow to cool. Halve the pumpkin and deseed. Remove the peel and make chunks of the flesh.
3. Pass the pumpkin puree though a food processor to prepare 1 cup smooth

4. Place a heavy saucepan on medium to high heat, add ¾ cup sugar and water and bring the mixture to boil and allow the sugar to start caramelizing.
5. As the mixture turns golden brown. Take off from heat and transfer to a 1 ½ quart soufflé dish. Rotate the dish for even coating on the dish bottom. Allow to cool.
6. Scald milk in a saucepan and allow to cool a little.
7. Take a bowl, add egg yolks, whole eggs, cinnamon, 3 tbsp sugar, nutmeg, ginger, rum and vanilla, whisk well. Using a sieve, slowly add in milk, whisking continuously, to the mixture. Mix pumpkin puree and beat well.
8. Transfer the mixture to soufflé dish. Place in a roasting pan. Add boiling water to the pan sufficient to come till half of the dish sides. Bake for 45 minutes to allow a knife inserted to come out clean.
9. Allow to cool thoroughly.
10. Using a knife, loosen the edges, place onto a serving platter upside down. Hold the platter and dish together and remove the soufflé dish.

11. Serve warm.