Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
9 unit

All-purpose flour

unbleached

0.33 cup

Granulated sugar

1 tsp

Orange zest

finely grated

0.5 tsp

Table salt

5.5 unit

Unsalted butter

cold, cut into cubes

1 unit

Egg

lightly beaten

0.25 cup

Heavy cream

1 unit

Pumpkin puree

solid-pack

3 unit

Eggs

0.5 cup

Granulated sugar

0.25 cup

Dark brown sugar

packed

2 tbsp

All-purpose flour

unbleached

1 tsp

Ground ginger

1 tsp

Ground cinnamon

0.25 tsp

Ground cloves

0.25 tsp

Table salt

0.5 cup

Heavy cream

0.25 cup

Bourbon

3.5 unit

All-purpose flour

unbleached

0.33 cup

Granulated sugar

0.33 cup

Dark brown sugar

packed

0.5 tsp

Ground cinnamon

0.5 tsp

Table salt

0.25 unit

Unsalted butter

cold, cut into cubes

0.75 cup

Walnut halves

toasted and coarsely chopped

0.25 cup

Crystallized ginger

chopped

Step 1
~9 min

Prepare the tart crust by mixing flour, sugar, orange zest, and salt in a bowl.

Step 2
~9 min

Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.

Step 3
~9 min

Incorporate egg and heavy cream until the dough just comes together.

Step 4
~9 min

If needed, add more cream to hydrate the dough.

Step 5
~9 min

Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 6
~9 min

Make the pumpkin filling by combining pumpkin, eggs, sugar, flour, spices, and salt in a bowl.

Step 7
~9 min

Whisk in heavy cream and bourbon.

Step 8
~9 min

Prepare the streusel topping by pulsing flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor.

Key Technique: Streusel topping
Step 9
~9 min

Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly.

Step 10
~9 min

Stir in toasted walnuts and crystallized ginger.

Step 11
~9 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 12
~9 min

Roll out the chilled tart dough into a 13-inch round.

Step 13
~9 min

Drape the dough into a 10-inch tart pan, fitting it into the contours.

Step 14
~9 min

Fold excess dough to create an edge.

Step 15
~9 min

Pour the pumpkin mixture into the unbaked tart crust.

Step 16
~9 min

Scatter the streusel mixture evenly over the filling.

Step 17
~9 min

Bake for 50-65 minutes, until the topping is cooked and the center is set.

Step 18
~9 min

Cool the tart on a rack for at least 2 hours before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality bourbon for the best flavor.

Toast the walnuts to enhance their nutty taste.

Chill the tart thoroughly before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Apple cider
Spiced nuts

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Traditional fall dessert

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Halloween
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Fall
Holiday
Party

Popularity Score

70/100