"This is an excellent alternative to pumpkin pie. Buttery brioche is soaked in a pumpkin creme brulee base, then baked with a cinnamon sugar topping and served with a decadent caramel sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups milk
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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3 cinnamon sticks, crushed
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One 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
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1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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6 whole cloves
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1 loaf of brioche (3/4 pound), cut into 1-inch cubes
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4 large eggs
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3 large egg yolks
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1/2 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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Caramel Rum Raisin Sauce (see recipe), for serving