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Orange Tart Recipe

Shaziya
This Orange Tart is a vibrant masterpiece that balances zesty citrus with creamy indulgence in every bite. With just 30 minutes of prep and a little patience while it bakes and chills, you’ll have a show-stopping treat ready to impress.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 12 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 1 recipe pate sucree
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (8 oz/225 g)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh navel orange juice (8 fl oz/240 ml)
  • cup fresh lemon juice (2 ½ fl oz/75 ml)
  • ½ cup butter, softened (4 oz/115 g)
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • Whipped cream and orange slices, for decoration (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 10-inch (25 ½ cm) tart pan with a removable bottom with the pate sucree crust. Prick the bottom all over with a skewer and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Line the crust with parchment paper and pie weights and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the paper and weights and continue baking until the bottom is pale golden, about 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 325°F (165°C).
  • Place a medium heatproof bowl with a fine mesh sieve on top next to the stove.
  • In a large saucepan, whisk together the eggs, yolks, sugar and salt until smooth, then whisk in the orange and lemon juice.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Immediately pour through the sieve into the heatproof bowl.
  • Stir in the butter and orange zest until the butter has melted, then pour this curd into your prepared tart shell.
  • Place on a rimmed baking dish to catch any drippings and bake for 35-45 minutes, until the edges are slightly puffed and set and the center is thick but still a little jiggly.
  • Let cool at room temperature for an hour, then transfer to the refrigerator to cool completely, about 3 hours.
  • Before serving, garnish with some piped whipped cream and orange slices if you wish.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Keyword baking tutorial, citrus dessert, orange tart, pastry recipe, sweet tart
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