Air Fryer Pumpkin Tarts
Description
Air Fryer Pumpkin Tarts are creamy mini pumpkin pies baked in a flaky crust — an easy, bite-sized fall dessert ready in about 30 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts, thawed to room temperature, or homemade pie crust
- 1 cup pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make the filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Add the brown sugar and egg, and whisk until completely smooth.
- Cut the crusts. Unroll the room-temperature pie crust onto parchment paper. Using a biscuit cutter, cookie cutter, or drinking glass, cut out about 18 circles, re-rolling the scraps as needed.
- Shape. Press each circle into a silicone muffin liner, gently easing the dough up the sides to form a little cup.
- Fill. Spoon the pumpkin filling into each crust, filling nearly to the top.
- Air fry. Preheat the air fryer to 300°F. Arrange the tarts in a single layer (work in batches) and cook for 13–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the center is set. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Cool. Let the tarts cool to room temperature so the filling sets fully, then serve with whipped cream if desired.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Biscuit cutter, cookie cutter, or drinking glass
- Silicone muffin liners
Notes
- Pumpkin: Always use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not sweetened pumpkin pie filling.
- Extract: Almond extract is potent — stick to ¼ teaspoon so it stays subtle.
- Silkier filling: Whisk in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or evaporated milk for a more custardy center.
- Air fryer times vary: Start checking at 12 minutes. You want a golden crust and a set filling.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 2–3 days. These are best fresh and don't freeze well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2134IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg