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Classic Orange Tart

Irresistible Classic Orange Tart for Bright Celebrations

Delightful Classic Orange Tart, perfect for bright celebrations with a zesty flavor and smooth texture.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Flour All-purpose flour recommended
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour Can substitute with more all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Butter Unsalted
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 2-4 tablespoons Cold Water
  • 2 oranges Oranges For juice and zest
For the Orange Curd
  • 1 cup Superfine Sugar Or finely ground granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Optional
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar For whipping cream

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Saucepan
  • tart pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, almond flour, salt, and zest of one orange. Pulse until mixed; add chilled butter and process until resembling coarse crumbs. Incorporate egg yolk and enough cold water to form a shaggy dough. Chill the dough for 15-60 minutes.
Tart Shell Preparation
  1. Roll out chilled dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan, transferring it carefully into the pan. Freeze the shell for 30 minutes. Blind-bake at 200°C for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden, then bake an additional 5-10 minutes after removing weights.
Orange Curd Making
  1. Gently heat fresh orange juice in a saucepan. Whisk egg yolks, superfine sugar, and cornstarch together until smooth. Temper the egg mixture by whisking in warm orange juice. Pour back into the saucepan, cook on low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in gelatin and butter until melted.
Tart Assembly
  1. Once cooled, pour orange curd into the pre-baked tart shell, spreading evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
  1. Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Garnish the tart with dollops of whipped cream, crushed pistachios, and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Chill the dough to prevent stickiness. Allow proper setting time for the curd to ensure a clean slice.

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