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Classic Orange Tart

Classic Orange Tart: A Simple, Elegant Dessert Delight

This Classic Orange Tart combines a flaky crust with a silky orange curd for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups almond flour can be omitted
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest use fresh zest
  • 0.5 cups cold butter cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk can be replaced with flaxseed egg
  • 2-3 tablespoons cold water use ice water
Filling
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice preferably Navel or Valencia oranges
  • 0.75 cups superfine sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch arrowroot starch works as a substitute
  • 2 teaspoons gelatin consider agar-agar for a vegetarian option
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • tart pan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a food processor, pulse together flour, powdered sugar, almond flour, and salt. Add butter and process until crumbly. Incorporate egg yolk and cold water until dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough in a tart pan, trim excess. Blind bake with weights for 20 minutes, then remove weights and bake an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. Heat fresh orange juice in a saucepan until steamy. Whisk eggs, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl. Gradually combine egg mixture with warm juice, then return to saucepan and stir over low heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in gelatin until dissolved. Cool to room temperature, then fold in butter and orange zest. Pour into crust and chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Sweeten with powdered sugar if desired. Keep refrigerated.
  6. Once set, slice tart and serve with whipped cream and garnishes like berries or extra orange zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow the tart to chill appropriately for setting. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

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