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Orange Tart

17/11/2023

The orange tart is a delicious and fragrant dessert that carries with it the flavors of Mediterranean fruit. Here is the recipe for making an orange tart.

Ingredients

  • 300 g of type 00 flour
  • 150 g of cold butter, cubed
  • 130 g of granulated sugar
  • 1 whole egg + 1 yolk
  • Grated zest of 1 orange (untreated)
  • A pinch of salt

For the orange cream:

  • Juice of 3 oranges (about 300 ml)
  • Grated zest of 2 oranges (untreated)
  • 150 g of granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 30 g of type 00 flour or starch
  • 50 g of butter

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the shortcrust pastry. In a large bowl, mix the flour with sugar and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add the cold cubed butter and work quickly with your fingertips until the mixture becomes sandy.
  3. Add the egg and yolk, grated orange zest, and knead until the mixture is homogeneous.
  4. Form a dough ball, wrap it in cling film and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  5. In the meantime, prepare the orange cream. In a saucepan, mix the orange juice and zest with sugar and eggs.
  6. Then add the sifted flour and stir to avoid lumps.
  7. Place on medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring continuously until the cream starts to thicken.
  8. Remove from heat and add cubed butter, stirring until fully absorbed. Let it cool.
  9. Take the pastry out of the fridge and roll it out into a sheet about 5 mm thick.
  10. Line a previously buttered and floured tart pan, prick the bottom with a fork, and pour in the cooled orange cream.
  11. With the leftover pastry, you can make strips or shapes to taste to decorate the top of your tart.
  12. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 30 minutes or until the desired browning is achieved.
  13. Let cool before unmolding and serving the orange tart.

Curiosity

The orange tart is often appreciated not only for its fresh and aromatic flavor but also for its versatility. For example, you can enrich the orange cream with cinnamon or vanilla for an additional spicy or sweet note. Furthermore, for a glossy finish, many people brush the surface of the tart with apricot jelly melted with a bit of water, which, in addition to the appearance, gives an extra layer of flavor.

Orange Tart