Creating Bourbon Brûlée Pumpkin Pie is straightforward if you follow these steps closely:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Pie Crust: If using a homemade crust, roll it out and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. If using a store-bought crust, follow package instructions for preparation.
3. Blind Bake the Crust: Place parchment paper over the crust and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, remove the weights, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool.
4. Mix Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt).
5. Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, bourbon, and vanilla extract into the pumpkin mixture. Mix until smooth and well combined.
6. Pour Filling into Crust: Carefully pour the pumpkin filling into the cooled pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. The edges may puff slightly.
8. Cool the Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. This cooling time helps the filling set properly.
9. Prepare the Brûlée Topping: Once cooled, sprinkle an even layer of granulated sugar over the top of the pie.
10. Brûlée the Sugar: Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a golden, crispy layer. If you don’t have a torch, place the pie under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
11. Cool Again: Let the pie cool for a few minutes after brûléeing before slicing.

These steps will guide you in creating an incredible Bourbon Brûlée Pumpkin Pie that is sure to impress!