Pumpkin Gingersnap Tart

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This Pumpkin Gingersnap Tart will be the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. The crunchy ginger crust complements the creamy filling, and maple whipped cream tops off this amazing Fall treat.

A slice of pumpkin gingersnap tart topped with whipped cream, with a few more slices sitting in the background

As we continue into the Fall season, tarts and pies are top of mind and I am here for all of it. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, I am excited to share my favorite tarts with you throughout the month. This Pumpkin Gingersnap Tart is one that will be a fan favorite on your table. If you're looking for a twist on classic pumpkin pie, you're in luck!

In this delectable tart, simple and classic flavors are combined and poured into a gingersnap cookie crust. If you choose to go the more traditional route, you can use our Perfect Pie Dough Crust instead of the gingersnap cookie crust and you will have a pumpkin tart all will love.

a close up of the pumpkin gingerbread tart and fresh whipped cream

Ingredients

Gingersnap Cookies- Graham crackers can also be used, or Perfect Pie Dough Crust
Pumpkin Puree- Make sure you use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
Sweetened Condensed Milk- Not to be confused with evaporated milk!
Spices- Cinnamon and Ginger for the Fall flavor (and nutmeg and allspice can also be added if desired)
Whipping Cream- Heavy whipping cream is a must-have for the topping
Maple Syrup- To sweeten and flavor the whipped cream

Directions

6 photos showing the step by step process of making the pumpkin gingersnap tart

Gingersnap Cookie Crust

Combine gingersnap cookies into a food processor until they are a fine crumb
Add the sugar and melted butter into the processor with the cookie crumbs and pulse a few more times to combine the ingredients and you will see the crumb become when and slightly stick together
Using a removable bottom tart pan, press the Gingersnap Cookie crust into the tart pan and pack tightly on the bottom and around the sides
Set aside

Pumpkin Filling

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla extract and eggs
Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared tart crust and bake for thirty five to forty minutes or until the top is golden and the center is firm

Maple Whipped Cream

In a mixing bowl with whisk attachment, combine all 3 ingredients and whisk until it starts to thicken
Once the pumpkin gingersnap tart is cool, slice it up and spread the whipped cream on top as desired
Serve and enjoy, or refrigerate until ready to serve!

Nine inch pumpkin gingerbread tart on a cake stand

Tips and FAQs For Pumpkin Gingersnap Tart

When purchasing a tart pan, make sure the buy one that has a removable bottom. This is make your life a lot easier when you are trying to remove the tart from the pan! Here is a Removable Bottom Tart Pan that I love.
When working with a cookie crumb base, make sure the use your food processor to make the crumb very fine and then you can mix the remaining ingredients in the food processor
I like to refrigerate the crust while I prepare the filling so that the crust can get hard and will keep its shape when you pour the liquid into the crust before baking

How can you tell the tart is done baking?

You will know when the pumpkin tart is ready because the edges will start to puff up and will become slightly golden and the center will have a slight jiggle.

three slices of pumpkin gingerbread tart with fresh whipped cream

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