Pumpkin Tart |
For this recipe I used:
Tart Shell:
2 1/4 cups of All Purpose Flour
8 Ounces of Butter – chilled and cut into small pieces
1 Teaspoon of Salt
1 Teaspoon of Sugar
1/4 Cup well chilled Vodka
1/4 Cup of Iced Water
Filling:
1 Can (15 oz) Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
3/4 Cup of Whey Low Gold sugar substitute
8 Ounces of Sour Cream
3 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/4 Teaspoon of Nutmeg
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
2 Ounces of Milk Chocolate
I had already made the pie filling and had frozen it. I thawed the dough in the fridge overnight and the next day I was ready to go.
I rolled out the pastry thin enough to fit into a 10″ fluted tart pan. I fit the dough into the pan and trimmed the edges.
Pumpkin Tart – Fitting the Tart Shell |
As this shell needed to be pre-baked, I lined the pastry with some parchment paper and use some pie weights to hold the paper down. Then it was off to a 425˚ oven for 20 minutes. I removed the parchment and weights and put it back into the oven for another 10 minutes to finish baking.
Pumpkin Tart -Ready for the Oven |
While the tart shell was still hot out of the oven, I grated the chocolate over the shell.
Pumpkin Tart – Grated Chocolate over the warm Tart Shell |
The residual heat in the crust was enough to melt the chocolate to be able to spread it over the bottom of the tart shell.
Pumpkin Tart -Spreading the Melted Chocolate |
Now it was time for the rest of the filling.
Pumpkin Tart – Filling Ingredients |
This was the easy part. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
Pumpkin Tart -Mixing the Filling Ingredients |
Ensure all of the sugar has dissolved and the eggs are well blended.
Pumpkin Tart – Ensuring the Filling is Well Mixed |
Once well mixed, pass the filling through a fine strainer. This will take a bit of work but will ensure a very smooth filling.
Pumpkin Tart – Passing the Filling through a Strainer |
Pour the filling into the tart shell and ensure it is spread out evenly.
Pumpkin Tart – Filling the Tart |
Bake at 350˚ for about 30 minutes and cool well. Serve with whipped cream!
Pumpkin Tart – Cooling out of the Oven |
Bakers Notes:
Dec 2020 – I came across a piece on Dominic Ansell and Pumpkin pie. He noted passing the pumpkin mixture through a strainer 3 times made for a smooth filling. This works! Hight recommended.