Walnut Pumpkin Cream Cheese Tart

Part pumpkin, part cheesecake, this walnut tart is a nice alternative to traditional pumpkin pie.

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Step 1

Stir together flour, walnuts and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in butter and egg. Stir well with a fork until a soft dough forms. Gather into a ball and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350℉ and coat a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3

Lay pastry dough on a lightly floured board and roll into an 11-inch circle. Press onto the bottom and sides of prepared pan and poke with a fork on the bottom and sides. Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 4

While crust is baking, whisk together pumpkin and cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, egg and egg yolk, beating until incorporated.

Step 5

Pour into prepared crust and top with walnuts. Bake for 40 minutes or until the filling is set when the pan is gently tapped.

Step 6

Remove from oven and let cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 7

Optional: When ready to serve, top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream.

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