Pumpkin Pie Leaf Tart
A stunning vegan pumpkin tart with a silky spiced filling in a flaky crust, topped with decorative pie-crust leaf cut-outs. It looks bakery-worthy but is surprisingly simple to make. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall celebration.
Ingredients
- For the tart crust: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold vegan butter, cubed
- 3-4 tbsp ice water
- Or use store-bought vegan pie crust for ease
- For the pumpkin filling: 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp clove
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Non-dairy milk for brushing leaves
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling on leaves
Instructions
- 1Make the tart crust
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold vegan butter until pea-sized crumbs form. Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until dough holds together. Form into a disc, wrap, and chill for 20 minutes. Roll out and press into a 9-inch tart pan. Dock with a fork. Chill again while you make the filling.
- 2Make the pumpkin filling
In a medium saucepan, whisk pumpkin, coconut milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, cornstarch, spices, salt, and vanilla. Heat over medium, whisking constantly until it thickens and bubbles (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly -- it will thicken more as it cools.
- 3Bake the tart
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Pour the pumpkin filling into the chilled tart shell and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until set at the edges and slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely for clean slices.
- 4Make the decorative leaves
Roll out leftover pie dough to 1/8-inch thick. Cut out leaves using cookie cutters. Brush lightly with non-dairy milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Place on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
- 5Assemble
After the tart has cooled, arrange leaf cut-outs in a crescent, wreath, or full border design. Dust with powdered sugar if desired for a frosty effect.
