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Pumpkin Budino with Salted Caramel

This Pumpkin Budino with Salted Carmel is a labor of love, but SO worth it! Silky pumpkin custard is smothered with a homemade salted caramel and dusted with flaky sea salt. It's the perfect combo of salty and sweet and such a showstopper! 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 500 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (not packed)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 large pinch nutmeg and ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter
  • 8 crushed pumpkin Joe Joe's, crushed
  • 1 batch salted caramel (see notes for recipe link)
  • flaked maldon salt for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Whisk egg and egg yolks together in a small bowl. Whisk remaining milk and cornstarch together in a liquid measuring cup. 
  2. Whisk 1 1/2 cups milk, cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg,ginger and salt together in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Once the milk mixture is scalding, while whisking the eggs, slowly ladle in a little bit of the hot milk and cream mixture a little bit at a time. Once you've added about half of the milk mixture, slowly whisk the egg and milk back into the sauce pan. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Use a wooden spoon to constantly stir the mixture until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Slowly whisk the milk and cornstarch mixture in with the milk, cream, and eggs in the saucepan.
  3. Continue to stir the mixture until it becomes very thick, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in pumpkin puree, bourbon and 2 tbsp butter. Pour about 1/4 to a 1/3 cup of custard into dessert bowls or ramekins. Top with one crushed Joe Joe. Pour 1/4 to a 1/3 cup more over the cookies. Place in the fridge and let cool for 1 hour. 
  4. Before serving, pour cooled salted caramel on top so that it covers the entire surface. Garnish with flaked sea salt. 

Notes

  • I used this recipe for salted caramel from Sally's Baking Addiction

Nutrition Information

Calories 500kcal (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500

% Daily Value*

Calories 500kcal 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.