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Mini Pumpkin Tarts {no bake!}

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 11/21/2012Updated: 06/15/2021

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These mini pumpkin tarts are a quick and easy no-bake treat. They're the perfect last-minute dessert for any fall event, including Thanksgiving! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

These mini pumpkin tarts are a quick and easy no-bake treat. They’re the perfect last-minute dessert for any fall event, including Thanksgiving!

These mini pumpkin tarts are a quick and easy no-bake treat. They're the perfect last-minute dessert for any fall event, including Thanksgiving! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Okay friends, listen up.

Thanksgiving is coming! It is right around the corner. 

 Family is coming to us the weekend after Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day, we’ll be going to see some extended family that lives nearby and we’ll also be stopping by a friend’s house. So what do you bring when you’re just “stopping by” somewhere?

“Oh, you don’t have to bring anything, we’ll have plenty!” 

Yeah. Right. I write a food blog. Which pretty much means I cannot show up empty-handed. Out of the question! It would be out of the question even if I didn’t have this blog.These mini pumpkin tarts are a quick and easy no-bake treat. They're the perfect last-minute dessert for any fall event, including Thanksgiving! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

About these mini pumpkin tarts

These no-bake mini pumpkin tarts are a simple solution for any last-minute event. A no-bake treat! Simple to make, easy to eat, and full of the flavors of fall. Perfection!

To make these mini pumpkin tarts, you need only 5 ingredients, all of which you can keep on hand in your pantry or freezer: canned pumpkin, frozen whipped topping, pumpkin pie spice, a box of instant pudding, and frozen mini pie shells. You can whip them up in less than a half hour. They’ll need to chill in your fridge for at least 20 minutes to set. They can be made a day ahead and will still be delicious.

I use a pastry bag and tip for making my tarts but alternatively, you could put the filling into a resealable bag, snip a small corner off, and pipe the filling into the shells. Or you could use a spoon and dollop the filling in.

At only 35 calories each, they won’t break the calorie bank, either, which is a good thing especially this time of year!

Plus, they are super cute, are they not?

More delicious pumpkin treats:

Quick and inexpensive, canned pumpkin is used for all of these recipes:

 

  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Phyllo Straws
  • Pumpkin Pie Muddy Buddies
  • Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Pumpkin Pie Dip (Naughty and Nice!)
  • Easy Pumpkin Pudding
  • 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Dip
  • Mini Pumpkin Doughnuts with Cider Rum Glaze

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

Recipe

Get the Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Tarts

4.75 from 8 votes
Prep Time: 5 mins
Additional Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
45 mini tarts
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These mini pumpkin tarts are a quick and easy no-bake treat.

Ingredients

  • 3 packages pre-baked, frozen mini pastry shells (45 shells total)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin purée
  • 2 cups Cool Whip
  • 1 teaspoon [pumpkin pie spice]
  • 1 small (3.4 ounce) package cheesecake flavor instant pudding

Instructions

  • Thaw pastry shells at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Combine pumpkin, Cool Whip, and pumpkin pie spice with a whisk in a medium bowl until smooth. Add pudding mix and continue to whisk until smooth and thick. Spoon or pipe into shells and top with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy

Notes

  • I used canned pumpkin puree for this recipe, not canned pumpkin pie filling which already contains spices and is sweetened.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1mini tart, Calories: 35kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 29mg, Sugar: 2g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk
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Verdict: Tasty and addicting. You’ve been warned.
Husband’s take: I think I’m too far ahead with my recipes–he hasn’t tried these mini pumpkin tarts yet! E helped me lick off a spoon or two though–she loved them!
Changes I would make: None.
Difficulty: Soooooo easy.

These mini pumpkin tarts are a quick and easy no-bake treat. They're the perfect last-minute dessert for any fall event, including Thanksgiving! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Have a happy happy Thanksgiving, friends!!!

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  1. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    November 26, 2012 at 11:36 am

    These are super cute. And I love how easy they are!

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  2. kita says

    November 25, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Freakin adorable!

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  3. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    November 22, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    Happy THanksgiving Rachel1 I laughed reading your line “i write a food blog, can’t show up without anything…” lol I feel the same way! And so do my friends! they expect treats every time! i looooove pumpkin pie in any form, the easier the better in my book. these are ADORABLE!

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  4. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    November 22, 2012 at 1:31 am

    Oh I gotta try these! So simple and I bet they are hard to resist! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  5. angela @ anotherbiteplease says

    November 21, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    those look so cute! have a happy thanksgiving!

    Reply
  6. Rachael {SimplyFreshCooking} says

    November 21, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Definite must try! I love easy desserts like these! :)

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  7. Cassie | Bake Your Day says

    November 21, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    This is such a fun idea, so adorable and I love how easy they are!!

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  8. Tammy Harrington says

    November 21, 2012 at 11:39 am

    How do you think this filling would work in the mini graham cracker crusts?

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    • Rachel says

      November 21, 2012 at 1:31 pm

      I’ve never seen mini graham cracker crusts, but I don’t see why not! It’s a pretty firm filling. Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  9. Lesa @Edesia's Notebook says

    November 21, 2012 at 10:26 am

    Super cute and I love how easy they are to make. Happy Thanksgiving, Rachel!

    Reply
  10. Kathryn says

    November 21, 2012 at 10:00 am

    These are adorable!

    I hope you and your family have a great few days : )

    Reply
  11. Lisa says

    November 21, 2012 at 9:32 am

    Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  12. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says

    November 21, 2012 at 9:08 am

    these look like the perfect “stopping by” treat! i hate showing up empty handed too. :)

    Reply
  13. Dana @ Simply Romanesco says

    November 21, 2012 at 8:49 am

    These mini tarts are so adorable! And no baking required? That’s a keeper :)

    Reply
  14. Jenny @ BAKE says

    November 21, 2012 at 8:44 am

    this sounds absolutely incredible! and they are just sooo sweet too!

    Reply
  15. Blog is the New Black says

    November 21, 2012 at 7:30 am

    Love it!

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