Pumpkin Spice Custard Pots With Maple Infused Whipped Pumpkin Spice Cream
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these decadent Pumpkin Spice Custard Pots. A luscious pumpkin spice custard is topped with a silky chocolate ganache and a swirl of maple-infused whipped pumpkin spice cream.
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Chill Time 1 hourhour
Total Time 1 hourhour40 minutesminutes
Servings 12Mini Cups
Calories 469kcal
Author Fay
INGREDIENTS
Pumpkin Spice Mix
2teaspoon(2teaspoon)cinnamon
¼teaspoon(¼teaspoon)ground nutmeg
¼teaspoon(¼teaspoon)ground cloves
¼teaspoon(¼teaspoon)ground ginger
¼teaspoon(¼teaspoon)ground all spice
Pumpkin Spice Custard
3tablespoon(3tablespoon)white sugar
1½teaspoon(1 ½teaspoon)corn starch
⅛teaspoon(⅛teaspoon)salt
1teaspoon(1teaspoon)pumpkin spice mixmore or less to taste
3(3)egg yolks
¾cup(¾cup)pumpkin puree
600ml(2 ½cups)heavy cream
1teaspoon(1teaspoon)vanilla
Chocolate Ganache Layer
200g(7oz)dark chocolatechopped
100g(3/7cups)heavy cream
Whipped maple Cream
400ml(1 ⅔cups)heavy cream
1tablespoon(1tablespoon)powdered sugar
2teaspoon(2teaspoon)milk powder
½teaspoon(½teaspoon)pumpkin spice mixmore or less to taste
2tablespoon(2tablespoon)maple syrup
Garnish
10g(⅓oz)dark chocolategrated
INSTRUCTIONS
Pumpkin Spice Mix
In a small bowl, whisk together all the spice mix ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
Pumpkin Spice Custard
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and 1 teaspoon of the pumpkin spice mix.
Add the egg yolks and whisk to combine.
Stir in the pumpkin puree until smooth.
Add the heavy cream and vanilla, whisking continuously.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat and strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a heat-proof jug.
Divide the custard evenly between 12 small ramekins or dessert cups, leaving about ½ inch at the top for the ganache layer.
Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate while making the ganache layer.
Chocolate Ganache Layer
Add the chopped chocolate and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Pour a thin layer of the ganache over the chilled pumpkin spice custards, leaving a little space at the top.
Refrigerate the custards with the ganache layer until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
Whipped Maple Cream
In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, milk powder (if using), ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice mix, and maple syrup.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks.
Pipe or spoon the whipped cream onto the set ganache layer.
Garnish
Grate the chocolate over the tops of the whipped cream just before serving.
NOTES
Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache layer for the best flavor.Chill the custard pots thoroughly before topping with the ganache and whipped cream for best texture.The milk powder in the whipped cream is optional, but it helps stabilize the cream and create a silkier texture.This dessert can be made a day in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve.