Description
Cranberry-Orange Curd Tart is a delightful fall dessert that beautifully marries the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweet brightness of oranges, all encased in a buttery, flaky crust. This vibrant tart is perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering, offering a flavor explosion that will have your guests asking for more. With its stunning appearance and comforting taste, it’s bound to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 1 large orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and sugar, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into a tart pan.
- Blind bake the crust with parchment and weights for 15 minutes; remove weights and bake an additional 5 minutes.
- Cook cranberries with orange juice and zest over medium heat until they burst, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy; stir in warm cranberry mixture.
- Pour curd into the baked crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes until set but jiggly.
- Cool slightly before serving with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg