Spicy Pumpkin Tart

 

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
• 2-3 tbsp ice water

For the Filling:

• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

Prepare the Pie Crust:

• In a food processor, blend flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually add ice water, pulsing until the dough just comes together.
• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll Out the Dough:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to fit a 23cm Aluminum tart pan. Press the dough into the pan and trim the edges.

Bake the Crust:

• Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
• Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment and bake for another 10 minutes until lightly golden.

Prepare the Filling:

• In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

Assemble the Tart:

• Pour the pumpkin filling into the pre-baked crust.

Bake the Tart:

• Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the centre.

Cool and Serve:

• Let the tart cool completely before serving. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Enjoy your Spicy Pumpkin Tart, a perfect treat for a cozy autumn day! add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!