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Classic Orange Tart

Classic Orange Tart: A Simple, Elegant Citrus Delight

Experience the refreshing taste of a Classic Orange Tart, a simple dessert that harmonizes elegance and ease.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free options work too
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup almond flour can replace with more all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk substitute whole eggs if needed
  • 1 tablespoon ice-cold water
Curd Ingredients
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice juice from about 3-4 oranges
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup superfine sugar or substitute with regular sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin optional for texture
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter mix in after cooking
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream for whipped topping
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for whipped cream

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Saucepan
  • tart pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand or stand mixer

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, almond flour, salt, and orange zest. Add butter and pulse until coarse crumbs form, about 10 seconds. Add egg yolk and water, mixing until just combined. Shape into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Blind Bake the Crust
  1. Roll out the dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Place in the pan, refrigerate for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Line with foil, fill with weights, and bake for 12-15 minutes. Remove weights, trim edges, and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely.
Make the Orange Curd Filling
  1. In a saucepan, heat orange juice over medium heat until steaming. Whisk together eggs, superfine sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually pour in hot juice to temper, whisking continuously. Cook mixture over low heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Stir in gelatin if using and mix in butter and zest until smooth.
Assemble the Tart
  1. Pour the warm orange curd into the cooled tart shell, spreading evenly. Cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
Prepare Whipped Cream
  1. Whip cream with powdered sugar using a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Layer over the chilled tart just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill dough for best results and always use fresh oranges for maximum flavor.

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