Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Tahini Tarts (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Help yourself to a spoonful of fall flavor courtesy of these pumpkin mousse tarts. They contain all the pumpkin-spiced goodness of a pumpkin pie with the heart-healthy benefits (and roasty toasty flavor) of tahini. The result is a mousse with luscious, creamy pumpkin-pie flavor and a texture that is lighter than an autumn breeze. It’s all nestled in a walnut-date crust that is rich in omega-3s and packed with delectable dates. It’s also vegan and gluten-free, making it the perfect after-dinner choice for any guest at your Thanksgiving table.

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Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Tahini Tarts (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Prep Time 30 minutes

Chill 2 hours

Servings 3

Calories 955 kcal

Author Maria Marlowe

Ingredients

Crust

• 2/3 cup dates pitted (about 6 dates)
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1/4 tsp. pumpkin spice
• 2/3 cup almond flour
• 1/8 tsp. Himalayan salt
• Optional: 1 Tbsp. chia seeds

Pumpkin Filling

• 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
• 1/4 cup cashew butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3 Tbsp. date syrup
• 1/2 tsp. pumpkin spice
• 1/8 tsp. Himalayan salt

Optional Toppings

• Shredded coconut
• Pomegranate arils
• White and/or black sesame seeds
• Sliced fruit

Instructions

1. In small bowl, soak pitted dates in water. Set aside.
2. In mixing bowl, stir pumpkin filling ingredients until combined. Set aside.
3. In blender, pulse walnuts, chia seeds and pumpkin spice until flour forms.
4. Squeeze excess water from dates, add to blender and pulse until dough-like texture forms. (Note: Dough will be oily and sticky.)
5. Add almond flour to blender 1/4 cup at a time until dough-like texture forms. (Note: Dough will be slightly crumbly but stick when pressed together.)
6. Press crust into three 4¼-inch mini silicone tart molds.
7. Pour filling into crusts.
8. Add optional toppings, like pomegranate arils, sesame seeds or shredded coconut.
9. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Tahini Tarts (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 955 Calories from Fat 693

% Daily Value*

Fat 77g118%

Saturated Fat 23g115%

Polyunsaturated Fat 25g

Monounsaturated Fat 15g

Sodium 202mg8%

Potassium 687mg20%

Carbohydrates 62g21%

Fiber 11g44%

Sugar 34g38%

Protein 20g40%

Vitamin A 6383IU128%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 160mg16%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.