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Mini 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.
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Mini Gluten-Free Pumpkin Tarts

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.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword fall recipes, mini pumpkin tarts
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Rosana

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.