Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Gingersnap Tart with Pumpkin Pastry Cream
OK guys…this is my first recipe from scratch. From the vessel to the cream..so that makes me a recipe mother! Best thing is this little tart will not wake you up at night, except for the cravings!
TOOT TOOT, that’s me…tooting my horn.
INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST
2 cups crushed Gingersnaps
1 -2 cups of oatmeal
1 stick of butter, melted
INGREDIENTS FOR PUMPKIN PASTRY CREAM
1 1/3 cups whole milk
2/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp sugar
2 large eggs
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
For crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely grind/crush gingersnaps. Add melted butter and blend until crumbs are evenly moistened. Next pour in oatmeal until the mix can hold a shape and is not overly moist.
Press mixture over bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter tart pan. Bake crust until color darkens, pressing sides with back of spoon if beginning to slide, you might also notice the center develops a little heart beat (don’t worry it will set up, just check frequently to prevent burning) 25-45 minutes. Cool completely.
For Pastry Cream
Pour the milk, puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon into a heavy saucepan. Add the salt, place over medium-high heat, and bring to just under a boil, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, whisk together the cornstarch and sugar. Add the eggs and whisk until smooth.
When the milk is ready, slowly drizzle about 1/3 of the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously. Pour the egg-milk mixture back into the hot milk and continue whisking until the custard is as thick as lightly whipped cream, about 2 minutes. The mixture must come just to the boiling point. Remove from heat and immediately pour through a sieve into a bowl. Stir in the vanilla extract & butter. Let this cool for 10 minutes & then place plastic wrap directly touching the cream. Chill in refrigerator.
Assembly
Pour pumpkin cream into the tart and spread with a spatula, top with a few crushed gingersnaps. Refrigerate for a few hours to set up.
Hmmm now what should I name my little baby…How about Gone? Cause that’s what it is.
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55 comments:
This tart looks awesome! Love that it calls for a pumpkin pastry cream rather than a baked custard. I think this recipe warrants me baking another batch of gingersnaps, just so I can make this :o)
This looks and sounds so delicious! What a great job you did with this and your photos are perfect!
This is the perfect fall tart... Thanks for sharing! I have a caramel apple turnover recipe up today that I think you'd really like, too!
What a gorgeous dessert! I'm sure I'd be happy with a slice or two of that!
Ciao Jenny ! Your tarte looks wonderful ! That is something I need a slice of !!
Beautiful tart and looks yum!
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I love the gingersnap flavor and love to eat and to make tarts... isn't 'from scratch' just the best thing ever, the sense of accomplishment beats semi-homemade any day :)
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Gone Baby Gone.
That is one good-looking tart. Go ahead, you recipe master.
It's gone? Make another right away! Congrats on making it from scratch AND managing to take pictures of it.
Wow, wow, wow! Could a dessert get any better?
mmmmmm I think I am going to try this out and bring it to a potluck I have to go to next week :)
Looks great, a beautiful tart! Love the pumpkin pastry cream!
Rock on girl - this is a totally fabulous recipe.
You Go Girl! Great recipe!! I'll print it and try this... sounds like a great addition to Thanksgiving.
You are the tart queen, lol. Looks good and kudos for creating your own recipe.
~ingrid
Hey, this looks amazing!!!
PS
I could try the tart but I could never do a cartwheel ;-)
This looks to be the perfect indie pumpkin dessert I was looking for. I'm sort of over the bread, and the bars and wanted something new, I just didn't know what. Now I have found it. YUM!
Hello Thanksgiving dessert! I'm saving this bad boy - looks amazing and would be delicious with a latte! :-)
P.S. My word verification is tribetin - as in, "Try bettin' me I won't eat the whole pie."
LOL Leigh! That is perfect, I notice that sometimes the word verification totally goes with what I am typing! ha
very interesting crust...must try that!
Awesome crust! What a delicious dessert.
From scratch and beautiful!
I do not think this could be any more perfect for fall!
xo
looks awesome! Bet it tasted even better :)
Gingersnaps and pumpkin...perfect for fall. This sounds fantastic!
Ooooh I love your blog! Great pics and recipes!I am not familiar with pumpkin pie would this be traditional for Thanksgiving? I'm looking to make a pumpkin pie for the first time as in Oz they are not made. Thanks for your comments on my blog!
wow you take some professional photos! looks delicious!
I can only describe this crust and tart as crazy-good! I'm still waiting to see where the pomegranates come in :-)
Congrats for this first but wonderful recipe! Ever think about writing a book someday?
Anyway, this tart is simply delicious, the photos reveal it all ... great baking and shots!!
Sawadee from Bangkok,
Kris
What a fantastic recipe, executed perfectly! All the flavors I love:) Kudos to you!
ohhhmahgosh! this looks AMAZING! the perfect fall flavors blended into one!!! Cant wait to make it!!!
It turned out so beautifully! Congrats on your first recipe.
And I love that mother quote, so sweet :)
It looks gorgeous!! Brilliant clicks..
Your pie looks amazing! I love the idea of giving it a gingersnap crust -- you've worked in all of my favorite flavors!
The tart looks wonderful! Congrats on making it from scratch, you deserve to be able to toot your own horn!!!
Pumpkin pastry cream, oh my gosh! My mouth is watering!!
The tart looks wonderful! Pumpkin pastry cream...mmm...writing it has already made me salivate!
What an interesting crust. That tart looks just divine!
Cheers,
Rosa
U have a great space all the recipe are so good... i definitely try some ... What a gorgeous desset
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Ok, being hair twins is awesome, but not as awesome as that tart!
I'm so glad I'm moving back to my old hood, too. I can't wait. Thanks for the compliments on the dish :) I was feeling my non-existent southern roots yesterday.
very perfect n innovative..
Tasty Appetite
This may take the place of a pie on our Thanksgiving dessert table.
Plan B
this looks incredible!! beautiful pictures, happy to have found your blog.:)
-amanda@www.seegirlcook.com
Congratulations! I love this tart! So Fall, so pumpkin, so Thanksgiving time; YUM!
Mmm, divine! I loved that nectarine tart with the gingersnap crust. I bet this is even better because it has pumpkin in it.
Pumpkin one of my loves. YUM!!!!!
LOVE the step by step pictures! That looks amazing!
This is heavenly! It turned out perfect. Love your crust too.
Can you please come over to my house for thanksgiving? This looks and sounds divine! I can't imagine anything better than gingersnaps and pumpkin cream. Congratulations on a beautiful tart!
Congrats on the from-scratch recipe :) This looks delicious!
Oh wow! The crust looks delish and the filling totally yummy:) Great job!
That is gorgeous and sounds de-lish!
If sharing is caring can I have a piece?
Pumpkin Pastry Cream = Heavenly! I'd love to eat about half of this all by myself!
Awesome recipe!! Do you mind linking it up again tomorrow for desserts?!
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