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vegan pumpkin pie tarts
by Emory Ann Kurysh
(For the tart crust) 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup vegan butter, room temperature 1 1/4 cup cold water
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(For the filling) 2 1/2 cups pumpkin puree, mashed 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 eggs 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Makes 24
(Full disclaimer- this recipe takes awhile to prepare. It is my Halloween promise though, that it is so worth it! Having fresh ingredients always makes a huge difference. As always, you don’t have to make this dairyfree. Simply substitute vegan butter and almond milk for those with lactose.) To begin, start with a large pie pumpkin. Cut it in half lengthwise, scooping out the seeds and stringy bits. Using a large spoon, remove the inside flesh. Then place it in a food processor or blender, and blend until it becomes a smooth paste. (This took me upwards of 20 minutes in a blender. Be sure not to add water! It will get there eventually.) Prepare the tart crust. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease the muffin trays and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and butter. Mix well at first, then knead by hand in the bowl. Slowly add the water, ensuring that it is well-combined before adding more. In the end the dough should be somewhat sticky but mostly crumbly. Transfer dough to a floured surface. Continue to knead until it is ready to be rolled out, cut into 24 circles, and place in the muffin cups. Once you have completed those steps, it is time to fill them. Prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, almond milk, eggs, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and ginger. Beat over medium speed for 2 minutes, ensuring that it is completely combined. Then scoop the filling into each tart, filling no more than 3/4 full. Place the tarts in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until filling has firmed up and tart shells have turned golden brown. Remove, let cool, and top with your favourite dairy-free (or not) whipped cream or ice cream! Or, just eat them as is.
