250g shortcrust pastry 1 tblsp plain flour half a medium pumpkin 110g caster sugar 150ml single cream 1 egg pinch of nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla essence
Children's age Three years and up
Makes 8-12 tarts
Preparation time 35 minutes
Cooking time 25-30 minutes (plus 45-60 minutes to soften pumpkin) T= together A = adult
T Preheat oven to gas mark 6/200xC.
T Halve the pumpkin, remove seeds and stringy bits. Cut into melon pieces leaving the skin on.
A Place on a baking tray in oven for 45-60 minutes until the flesh is soft.
T Once soft, scoop out the flesh and place in a mixing bowl. Add the caster sugar to the mixture and mix well to form a soft puree.
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