Description
Mini Gluten-Free Pumpkin Tarts bursting with fall flavors that are so simple to make and so good. Made with a gluten-free crust and a creamy pumpkin spice filling. Topped with toasted meringue.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 2/3 cup pecans
- 8 tbsp coconut oil, solid
- 6 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
For the Pumpkin Filling
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 2 tsp pumpin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
For the Meringue Topping
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
For the Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients and process until coarsely ground. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of 6 mini tart pans.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. Allow to cool.
For the Pumpkin Filling
- In a large saucepan, stir the gelatin, pumpkin spice and salt. Whisk until combined.
- Add the condensed milk and beaten eggs and whisk until fully incorporated. Allow to sit for a couple of minutes.
- Turn the heat on low and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Add pumpkin and stir until fully combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool before pouring onto mini crusts.
- Chill for 4 hours, preferably overnight.
For the Meringue Topping
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, on low speed, whisk the egg whites and salt until frothy.
- Add the cream of tartar and increase the speed to medium. Beat for another 2 minutes.
- Add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and beat at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. About 5-8 minutes.
- Scrape the meringue into a large piping bag, fitted with a star tip, and pipe meringue onto tarts.
- Before serving, use a kitchen torch to carefully brown the meringue tips.
Notes
– Store leftover tarts refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minures
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American