Pumpkin Spice Caramel Tarts Recipe
These Pumpkin Spice Caramel Tarts combine a rich, creamy pumpkin filling infused with warming pumpkin spice and a gooey layer of caramel sauce nestled in a crisp tart shell. Perfect for autumn desserts, they bake to a tender, flavorful treat with a luscious caramel surprise at the bottom.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 small tarts or 1 large tart 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
Tarts
- Premade tart shells or homemade pastry (enough for desired number of tarts)
- Caramel sauce (about 1 tablespoon per tart shell)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the tarts.
- Prepare tart shells: Place premade tart shells on a baking sheet. If using homemade pastry, roll out the dough carefully and line your tart pans to create the shell for the filling.
- Make pumpkin filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, heavy cream, pumpkin spice, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add caramel layer: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce into the bottom of each tart shell and spread it evenly to create a sweet base layer.
- Fill tarts: Carefully pour the prepared pumpkin filling over the caramel in each tart shell, leaving a small gap at the top to allow for expansion during baking.
- Bake tarts: Place the baking sheet with tarts into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes for small tarts or 35-40 minutes for a large tart until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
- Cool and serve: Remove the tarts from the oven and allow them to cool completely before gently removing them from the tart pans or shells to serve.
Notes
- You can use premade tart shells for convenience or homemade pastry for a fresh crust.
- Adjust baking time depending on the size of your tarts: smaller tarts require less time, while a large tart needs longer to cook through.
- Ensure the pumpkin filling is fully set before removing from the oven to maintain the tart shape.
- For added texture, consider sprinkling chopped nuts on top before baking.
- Store leftover tarts in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
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