Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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Because my husband loves pumpkin pie, I've looked high and low for that perfect recipe. But as soon as he tasted this tart, he told me to stop searching, declaring this the best he's ever tried!Brenda Ryan, Marshall, Missouri Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2/3 cup cold butter, cubed |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream |
filling: |
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin |
3 eggs |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup bourbon |
2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
topping: |
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/3 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed |
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted |
1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, orange peel and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add egg. Gradually add cream, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 13-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom.
3. In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Pour into crust. For topping, combine the flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts and ginger. Sprinkle over filling.
4. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 14 servings.
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