Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

This is a great alternative to the more mundane pumpkin pie. If you want to dress up the presentation, serve the custard inside hollow miniature pumpkin shells, such as those of the Jack Be Little variety, which are about the size of an apple. Follow the directions for cooking the pumpkin shells, preparing the custard, and assembling and serving the dessert as described in Apple Crème Brûlée. Instead of decorating the dessert with a caramelized apple wedge, save the pumpkin tops (try to cho