GINGER PUMPKIN TART

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A ginger-kissed cousin to pumpkin pie--you'll love this updated taste adventure.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 egg yolk
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs
Whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. In small bowl, mix all Crust ingredients with spoon or electric mixer on low speed until dough forms. Press dough firmly and evenly against bottom and side of ungreased tart pan with removable bottom, 9x1 inch. Place pan on cookie sheet.
In medium bowl, mix all Filling remaining except whipped cream with spoon until well blended. Pour mixture into crust on cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake 45 to 50 minutes longer or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve with whipped cream. Garnish with additional chopped crystallized ginger if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg