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Halloween Pumpkin Tarts

Cute Halloween Pumpkin Tarts for Spooky Festive Fun

Delightful Halloween Pumpkin Tarts filled with creamy goodness and whimsical ghost decorations for festive fun.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Tarts
  • 1 package Pie Sheets Store-bought for ease.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted for brushing decorations.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Can use fresh pumpkin.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Evaporated milk can substitute.
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Can substitute with nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon mix.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional, can be omitted.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential for balance.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Coconut sugar is a healthier alternative.
For the Topping
  • 1 extra Pie Crust Use scrap dough for decorations.
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar Mix of sugar and cinnamon.

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) while allowing the pie sheets to thaw at room temperature.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, egg, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. Roll out the thawed pie sheets and cut circles to fit muffin cup cavities.
  4. Press each dough circle into the muffin pans and spoon the filling into each crust.
  5. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, reduce to 350°F and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Use leftover pie crust to make ghost decorations, bake at 450°F for 6-8 minutes.
  7. Remove tarts from the pan and top with baked ghost decorations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill dough for easy shaping. Test tarts' doneness with a toothpick. Store leftover cinnamon sugar for future use.

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