6 3-inch unbaked, mini tart crust shells
1 egg
1 cup pumpkin purée
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup whipping cream
Maple syrup to taste
Preheat oven to 375°F. In bowl, beat egg with pumpkin purée and maple syrup. Add spices and cream. Mix well to obtain a consistent mixture. Pour mixture into crust shells.
Bake in center of oven for 15 minutes, or until pumpkin mixture is firm.
Whip cream with a splash of maple syrup (to taste) until stiff. Serve tarts hot or cold with a garnish of whipped cream, and sprinkle with maple sugar.