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Friday, September 16, 2011

Pumpkin Cream Oreo Tarts & a Favor

Hey guys! TGIF! Don’t these tarts look so cute and festive? It makes me want to carve pumpkins and go trick-or-treating! I got my bake on and made a TON of pumpkin desserts. Get ready for some seriously tasty treats!

But first-

I’ve been trying to recruit you all to vote for one of my recipes. I entered a recipe into a contest to win a trip to Hawaii. Why? Because {1} I’ve never been to Hawaii {2} I’d like to win a recipe contest and {3} it would make for a GREAT honeymoon! You see, my husband and I never got a honeymoon. We were two crazy kids who fell in love in college and got married…while still going to college. We got married on Thanksgiving break when we had a few days off. Then, we went right back to school. We had good intentions of going on a honeymoon…just later. AND THEN…I miraculously got pregnant. So there went any and all of our plans and funds. Since then, it’s been on the back burner. Like WAY back burner…. Usually I don’t enter recipe contests that require people to vote because I think that is stupid and I’ve tried those before and usually don’t win. However, considering this is a great prize, I thought I would hijack this post {just for a paragraph} and ask my favorite people in the whole world {you!} for a favor. If you’re feeling charitable…please click on this link HERE and “like” my recipe. I would be really grateful and I promise to make you yummy recipes for ever and ever! Thanks for listening! Oh, and I love you! Muchos!

Ok, hijacking averted!

As I was saying….aren’t these tarts too cute? These are one of the many many recipes I tested over the last few days that I fell in love with. They are amazing. And decadent. And fancy looking. And super easy! {–>no baking required!!!} And straight up changeintoyourstretchypants delicious. Did I mention they had a beautiful oreo crust? Oh mama.
Chocolate + pumpkin = happy tastebuds.

Forreals. Whoever thought of that combination deserves something pretty.

I had these tarts made in 20 minutes flat yesterday. Yes, they really are THAT easy. All you do is grind your oreos with melted butter and press that mixture into your tart pans. Then you whip cream cheese, pumpkin puree and some spices together to create the filling. Spread the filling onto the crust. Whip some cream, top with walnuts and voila! Dessert. If you don’t have these cute little tart pans, then you can make this into a large tart or a regular pie. No big deal.

Hope you all have a great weekend! {Thanks in advance for the votes, too!}

Pumpkin Cream Oreo Tarts
yield: 4 tarts
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Ingredients:
for the crust-
16 Original Oreo Cookies
4 tablespoons butter, melted

for the filling-
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup plain pumpkin puree
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

for the cream-
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 tablespoons chopped, toasted walnuts {for garnish; optional}

Directions:

In a food processor, grind oreo cookies. Pour in melted butter and pulse to mix. Spoon mixture into 4 individual tart pans {mine were 4 inches x 1/2 inch} and press mixture down and up the sides of the pans. Place into refrigerator.

In a large bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth. Stir in pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla and spices. Whip 1 minute on high. Scrape sides and mix again another 15 seconds or so until smooth. Divide mixture evenly between tarts and smooth the tops. Return to refrigerator.

Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Divide evenly between the four tarts and spread over top. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

dessert

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69 Responses to “Pumpkin Cream Oreo Tarts & a Favor”

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Laurie @SimplyScratch — September 16, 2011 at 5:47 am
Oh my goodness Lauren! These sound amazing! Definitely something I’ll have my girls make with me! Your recipe has me all excited for Halloween!

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- Lauren — September 16th, 2011 @ 2:15 pm
  
  I know right? There’s something about orange and black….
  
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Jessica@LifeAfterPiggieSmalls — September 16, 2011 at 5:49 am
You are amazing! Holy cow I don’t think I’ve seen another foodie blog with dessert recipes this awesome. What are your favorite foodie magazines/shows/blogs?

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- Lauren — September 16th, 2011 @ 2:17 pm
  
  Thank you, Jessica! Hmm…I like A LOT! Ina Garten and Anne Burell…Martha Stewart Living, Fine Cooking, I like just browsing recipes on Epicurious too.
  
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Kathryn — September 16, 2011 at 8:16 am
Love how simple these are but they look amazing! I’ve voted for you – I hope you win and get that honeymoon!

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- Lauren — September 16th, 2011 @ 2:20 pm
  
  Thanks for the vote, Kathryn!
  
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Christina @ This Woman Cooks! — September 16, 2011 at 11:44 am
I want, need this right now. How did you know! I voted for you!

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- Lauren — September 16th, 2011 @ 2:20 pm
  
  I wish I could send you one to try through the web! Thanks for voting!
  
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Lauren at Keep It Sweet — September 16, 2011 at 12:12 pm
These are so cute and they look delicious! I would devour these.

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- Lauren — September 16th, 2011 @ 2:20 pm
  
  Thanks! They are pretty addicting!
  
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Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray — September 16, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Went over and liked! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you–I hope you win it! Everyone deserves their honeymoon, no matter when you take it.

Also…these tarts are adorable and I would totally eat one for breakfast if that were an option right now. Yum.

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- Lauren — September 16th, 2011 @ 2:21 pm
  
  I wish I could give you one for breakfast! I have two left in my fridge and they are calling my name! Thanks for voting! I have my fingers crossed too!
  
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Katrina — September 16, 2011 at 1:23 pm
My mouth is watering like mad. These little babies look so yummy!

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- Lauren — September 16th, 2011 @ 2:22 pm
  
  Thanks, Katrina!
  
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Erin — September 16, 2011 at 2:13 pm
I voted for you! And this tart is amazing!

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- Lauren — September 16th, 2011 @ 2:22 pm
  
  If you get a chance to make it, you totally should! It seriously is one of my new favorite pumpkin desserts!
  
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Deborah — September 16, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Oh my goodness, I’m totally all over these. YUM!!

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- Lauren — September 16th, 2011 @ 2:23 pm
  
  We were too! Yum indeed!
  
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Erin — September 16, 2011 at 4:29 pm
These look heavenly! Perfect for fall. Can’t wait to see the rest of your pumpkin desserts!

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- Lauren — September 16th, 2011 @ 9:23 pm
  
  Yay! Glad you’re ok with pumpkin desserts this early in the season!
  
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Bev Weidner — September 16, 2011 at 4:52 pm
My mouth is open. Will you spoon-feed me, please?

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- Lauren — September 16th, 2011 @ 9:21 pm
  
  Gladly!
  
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Rachel @ The Avid Appetite — September 16, 2011 at 5:56 pm
I just voted! I hope you win it!!

As for this tart…holy cow. This looks like a great ‘transitional’ item from summer to fall since it’s pumpkiny, but cool in temperature!

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- Lauren — September 16th, 2011 @ 9:21 pm
  
  I never thought of this dessert as transitional, but it makes total sense! Thanks for voting!
  
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New York Girl — September 16, 2011 at 10:07 pm
I’m a new reader = )

My two favorite guilty pleasures are paired in one tart.. sublime! So beautiful, love the photography.

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- Lauren — September 17th, 2011 @ 3:42 pm
  
  Thanks! Sometimes I think my photos don’t look very good, so I really appreciate the compliment!
  
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Sabrina — September 16, 2011 at 10:27 pm
these are amazing and I totally voted for you!!!

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- Lauren — September 17th, 2011 @ 3:41 pm
  
  Thanks for the vote, Sabrina!
  
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Carrie @ kissmywhisk — September 17, 2011 at 12:59 am
Looks amazing! Can’t wait to give this a try.

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- Lauren — September 17th, 2011 @ 3:41 pm
  
  Let me know if you end up trying these!
  
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Ariane — September 17, 2011 at 2:53 am
I voted for you. I really hope you win.

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- Lauren — September 17th, 2011 @ 3:40 pm
  
  Thanks Ariane! xoxo
  
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Laura @ GotChocolate — September 17, 2011 at 3:34 am
OK it’s got Chocolate in it! I’m sold! GORGEOUS!!!

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- Lauren — September 17th, 2011 @ 3:40 pm
  
  Yes, ma’am! Chocolate crust!
  
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Kristy@Sweet Treats and More — September 17, 2011 at 3:38 am
Ummm…wow….these look divine! I’m so gonna vote for your recipe!! And I’m excited to see more!

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- Lauren — September 17th, 2011 @ 3:40 pm
  
  Thanks for the vote!
  
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Monica @ TheYummyLife — September 17, 2011 at 1:22 pm
These are so perfect for fall entertaining. I love that that it’s a no-bake recipe. Beautiful! (Just found you on Tastespotting. Love your blog.)

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- Lauren — September 17th, 2011 @ 3:39 pm
  
  Thanks for finding me! Come join the party!
  
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Gina — September 17, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Wow, this looks so delicious! I love pumpkin-flavored anything:) Can’t wait to try, thanks!

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- Lauren — September 17th, 2011 @ 3:39 pm
  
  I’m so glad you like pumpkin just as much as I do!
  
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Emily — September 17, 2011 at 4:14 pm

These look fantastic! I think pumpkin and oreo cookies are just about my two favorite things in the whole world so this is a perfect combo! Love that it’s no bake, too!

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Tracy — September 17, 2011 at 6:10 pm

Super cute tarts! So fun and festive!

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Baking Serendipity — September 17, 2011 at 7:10 pm

Chocolate and pumpkin is a seriously awesome combination. I love your tarts! Voting for you and hoping you win that Hawaii honeymoon Sounds much deserved.

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Laken — September 17, 2011 at 8:04 pm

Such a smart combination!

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Marjory Betchkal — September 17, 2011 at 8:59 pm

Wow, did I say WOW? You create the most awesome eats. What would we do without you? I voted, I cross my fingers that you get that honeymoon you so deserve.

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Marilyn Brennan — September 17, 2011 at 10:01 pm

Well, yum, and how easy is that??

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Maria — September 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Great dessert for fall!

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Joanne — September 19, 2011 at 12:33 pm

Bring on the pumpkin! seriously, these are the best thigns I can imagine to kick off pumpkin season. Amazing.

off to vote!

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Lisa @ Life in Green — September 19, 2011 at 5:05 pm

These are so darn pretty. I’m definitely making them this season.

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Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) — September 22, 2011 at 4:09 am

I love the colour contrast in those tarts – they are really visually appealing, and would look great on the glossy pages of a cookbook

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Kathy T — November 19, 2011 at 2:37 pm
I was vote #369! Looks like you’re in 2nd place. Is there only one Hawaii trip?

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- Kathy T — November 19th, 2011 @ 2:39 pm
  
  Contest already over. Sorry, I wish i had seen this earlier!
  
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Steph — September 23, 2012 at 5:32 am
This might be a bit of a stupid question but I’m new to baking so bear with me here.

For the oreo cookies, I’m assuming I have to scrape off the oreo filling, right?

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- Lauren — September 23rd, 2012 @ 5:53 pm
  
  Nope. Grind everything up together!!
  
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Young Wifey — October 6, 2012 at 4:37 pm

YUM! You certainly have my vote (want to run for president too?)!

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melija — October 7, 2012 at 11:49 am
Hi there I’d like to ask for your permission to cook this recipe and take part in a contest on deviantart.com

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- Lauren — October 7th, 2012 @ 3:43 pm
  
  Send me a direct email please!!
  
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Shelly — October 7, 2012 at 1:41 pm

WOW! These were delicious and easy. My husband and son thank you so much.

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denise — October 19, 2012 at 4:34 pm

These sound delicious love chocolate and pumpkin

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Amber — November 9, 2012 at 6:30 am
Hi Lauren,
These sound and look amazing!!! I was wondering if this recipe would work as one regular size pie? Have you ever tried making it that way….? Wondering if I would just double the the filling ingredients? I’m thinking about making it for Thanksgiving.
Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks so much!!!
Also, congrats on your baby news. Your infertility story touched my heart. I also went through secondary infertility ~ it’s a tough road. I’m so happy to hear that you stayed strong and made it to where you are now!!! ♥

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- Lauren — November 9th, 2012 @ 7:40 am
  
  Yes, I think the recipe should work as just 1 large pie instead of individual tarts.
  
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