Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour, for dusting
  • Pate Sucree (page 333)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) unsweetened pumpkin puree
  • 3 large whole eggs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream, plus 2 tablespoons for egg wash
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 large egg yolk, for egg wash

Method

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 disk of dough 1/8 inch thick.
  • Cut out six 6-inch rounds.
  • Fit rounds in bottoms and up sides of six 3 3/4-inch fluted tart pans.
  • Trim excess dough flush with rims (reserve scraps).
  • Transfer pans to a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Repeat with second disk of dough, lining 6 more tart pans.
  • Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Whisk together pumpkin, whole eggs, honey, brown sugar, 1 cup cream, the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Divide filling among tart shells.
  • Bake tarts until golden brown on edges and filling has set, about 30 minutes.
  • Let cool on sheets on wire racks.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out scraps to 1/8 inch thick.
  • Using a paring knife or aspic cutters, cut out jack-o-lantern eyes, noses, and mouths.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Freeze about 15 minutes.
  • Lightly beat egg yolk and remaining 2 tablespoons cream in a small bowl, and brush over features.
  • Bake features until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
  • Arrange features on tarts before serving.