Luscious Pumpkin Tart with Pecan Crust in 5 Simple Steps
A delicious pumpkin tart with a crunchy pecan crust, perfect for fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed pecans
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix crushed pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Press the pecan mixture into a tart pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
- In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the filling is set.
- Let the tart cool before serving.
Notes
- Let the crust cool slightly before adding the filling.
- For a smoother texture, blend the filling before pouring.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg