Description
Pumpkin-pecan tartlets with maple whip are the ultimate fall treat, combining a buttery crust with a silky pumpkin filling and a dreamy maple-infused whipped cream topping. Perfect for any cozy gathering or just because you deserve a sweet indulgence, these bite-sized delights are sure to impress your family and friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a dessert that feels like autumn in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (plus extra for whipped cream)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add sugar and cold water to form dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles and press into muffin tins.
- Bake the crusts for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans and fill each baked shell with the mixture. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- For the maple whipped cream, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and maple syrup until soft peaks form.
- Top cooled tartlets with whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg