Name: Pumpkin Tart with Anise-Seed Crust
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 hr (includes making pastry)
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: Sweet pastry dough; 1 tablespoon anise seeds; 1 1/2 cups pure pumpkin (from a 15-ounce can; not pie filling); 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; Pinch of ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/3 cups heavy cream; Equipment: an 11-by 1 1/4-inch fluted round tart pan (1 1/4 inch deep) with a removable bottom; pie weights or dried beans; Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

A pumpkin pie and a fruit tart on a credenza waiting for their moment to shine.

Pumpkin Tart with Anise-Seed CrustJonny Valiant

Truth be told, its hard to reinvent the Thanksgiving wheel year after year. But this crust—anise seeds baked into sweet pastry dough—is a little kiss of Italian spice; it takes pumpkin pie to a whole new level.

Cooks' note:

Tart shell can be baked 1 day ahead and kept (once cool), wrapped in plastic wrap, at room temperature.

Recipe notes

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

Our 31 Best Pumpkin Pie Recipes
From old-school to new-fangled, our favorite recipes for this autumn icon include tarts, pumpkin-swirled cheesecakes, and more.

Rosemary and Dried Cherry Pork Chops

Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.

Brussels Sprout Pasta

This brussels sprout pasta recipe taps nutty brown butter, crunchy pecans, and hot Italian sausage to create an easy dinner bursting with fall flavors.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Frijoles Peruanos (Peruvian Refried Beans)

Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.

White Bean Turkey Chili

A dash of cocoa powder adds depth and richness to the broth of this easy turkey chili.

French Silk Pie

A no-bake Oreo crust, a rich chocolate filling, and a tower of whipped cream come together in this shut-the-room-up dessert.

Recipe notes

Our 31 Best Pumpkin Pie Recipes