Pumpkin Pie Brulee with Bourbon (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 1 pie shell (homemade or store-bought), 9-inch

→ Filling

02 - 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
03 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 3 large eggs
10 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
11 - 1/4 cup bourbon

→ Brûlée Topping

12 - 1/4 cup granulated white sugar

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place prepared 9-inch pie crust in pie dish and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg until thoroughly blended.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in heavy cream and bourbon until mixture is smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour filling into prepared pie crust, spreading evenly. Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, until filling is set and a knife inserted into center comes out clean.
05 - Allow pie to cool completely on a wire rack to achieve perfect texture and allow flavors to meld.
06 - Just before serving, sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the top of the cooled pie. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crisp, golden crust. Alternatively, place under a broiler for a few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.

# Notes:

01 - If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can place the pie under a broiler for the brûlée effect, but watch carefully to avoid burning the sugar.