PUMPKIN CUSTARD TART WITH RED-WINE CARAMEL SAUCE

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Pumpkin Custard Tart with Red-Wine Caramel Sauce image

Provided by Michael Laiskonis

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Pumpkin     Fall     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

For dough
1/2 cup whole almonds with skin (2 1/2 oz), toasted
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch each of ground ginger, cardamom, cloves, white pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
For pumpkin filling
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon mild molasses
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon, mace, cloves, and freshly grated nutmeg
1 3/4 cups canned solid-pack pumpkin (15 oz) or fresh pumpkin purée
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Accompaniment: red-wine caramel sauce
Special Equipment
a 10- by 1-inch fluted round tart pan with removable bottom; pie weights or raw rice

Steps:

  • Make dough:
  • Pulse almonds, flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in a food processor until nuts are very finely ground.
  • Beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, then beat in egg. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, mixing at low speed just until a dough forms. Form dough into a disk and chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Whisk together brown sugar, eggs, molasses, salt, and spices. Whisk in pumpkin, then cream.
  • Assemble and bake tart:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin into a 12-inch round. (Dough will be sticky, so rotate frequently and dust surface with flour as needed.) Slide bottom of tart pan under dough and set into rim of tart pan. Press dough against side of pan and trim excess. (Dough cracks easily but can be patched.)
  • Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake in lower third of oven until dough is set and pale golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights, then add custard, spreading evenly. Sprinkle top with pine nuts and bake until filling is set, 30 to 35 minutes. (If edge of crust is browning too quickly, cover edge with foil or a piecrust shield.) Cool completely in pan on a rack.
  • Remove rim of tart pan, leaving tart on pan bottom, and transfer to a platter.

Anastasia Matiu
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pumpkin desserts.


Semul Dada
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This tart is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Nadnan Ram
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I love the combination of pumpkin and caramel. This tart is a perfect fall dessert.


Mamon mia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tart came out perfect. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!


Lil Shishir
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This is the best pumpkin custard tart I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Joey Therrien
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I'm not a baker, but this tart was easy to make and it turned out beautifully.


Nikalux_ Minecraft
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This tart is perfect for fall. The flavors of the pumpkin and spices are so warm and inviting.


mdjosim ahmed
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but this tart changed my mind. It was so good!


Aaliyah Villasenor
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I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Tricks Bangla Free Fire Official
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This was my first time making a custard tart and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the tart was delicious.


Shiba Raj Tamang
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I was a bit skeptical about the red wine caramel sauce, but I'm glad I tried it. It was delicious and really added to the tart.


Tansir Abbas
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I've made this tart twice now and it's always a hit. The red wine caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


yasreb faris
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This tart was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. My friends and family loved it.


Leonard Tait
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This pumpkin custard tart with red wine caramel sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors of the pumpkin and spices in the custard filling were perfectly complemented by the rich and decadent caramel sauce. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the t