CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN SPIDER TART

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Guests are sure to get caught up in this creamy pumpkin and chocolate swirled tart. The web pattern looks impressive, but only takes a minute to create.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 14 whole crackers)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
3/4 cup sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
Chopped glazed walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Place pan on a baking sheet; bake 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Increase oven setting to 375°., Meanwhile, beat pumpkin, sugar and cream cheese until blended. Beat in next six ingredients. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Transfer 3/4 cup filling to a small bowl; whisk in cocoa., Pour pumpkin filling into crust. Transfer chocolate mixture to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe 4 concentric circles 1 in. apart over filling. Beginning with center circle, gently pull a knife through all four circles toward outer edge. Wipe knife clean. Repeat to complete spiderweb pattern., Bake until set, 28-33 minutes. Cool 1 hour; refrigerate overnight. If desired, serve with glazed walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RANa Hissn
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the tart turned out well.


Foras
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I had some trouble getting the tart crust to come out of the pan in one piece, but the filling was delicious.


Tariq Ustad
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Sonu Mehmi
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Thomas Reiman
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This was a fun and easy recipe to follow. The tart turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Parsanal Asiya
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but this tart was amazing! The chocolate ganache was the perfect complement to the pumpkin filling.


Anna Baffoe
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This tart was so delicious! I loved the combination of chocolate and pumpkin.


Alexandra Garcia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tart turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Samantha Turner
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This was the perfect dessert for my fall gathering. It was easy to make and looked very impressive.


Yeabsira Yeabsira
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious.


Mujahid Jan
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This tart was a hit at my Halloween party! The chocolate and pumpkin flavors were perfect together, and the spiderweb design was a fun touch.