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Pumpkin Queijadas

Creamy Pumpkin Queijadas: Your New Favorite Fall Treat

These Pumpkin Queijadas are delightful handheld custard tarts combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and spice into a creamy treat everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Provides richness and flavor
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Adds creaminess essential for custard texture
  • 1/4 cup Butter Contributes to smooth consistency
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the tarts
  • 3 large Large Eggs Acts as a binder
For the Dry Mixture
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides stiffness, holding the custard together
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Lightly leavens the tarts
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Infuses warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness

Equipment

  • muffin pans
  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt the butter with the whole milk and granulated sugar in a saucepan over low heat.
  3. In a bowl, beat the eggs and pumpkin puree, then add the warm milk mixture.
  4. Sift the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt into the mixture and fold gently.
  5. Grease muffin pans and pour the custard mixture into them.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until puffy and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes in the pans before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These delightful tarts can be enjoyed warm or chilled and are perfect for gatherings. Allow cooling for the ideal texture before serving.

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