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French Orange Tart

French Orange Tart
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Indulge in the delightful experience of making a French Orange Tart, a dessert that effortlessly combines elegance and refreshing flavor. This tart features a buttery sweet shortcrust pastry (Pâte Sucrée) enveloping a rich orange cream filling, bursting with the vibrant taste of fresh oranges. Perfect for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to casual afternoon teas—this dessert not only impresses with its stunning presentation but also provides a burst of citrus goodness that tantalizes the taste buds. Each slice is a celebration of sunshine, making it an ideal choice for winter gatherings or any time you wish to bring warmth and brightness to your dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 100 gr (6 1/2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter (very soft)
  • 40 gr (1/3 cup) Powdered Sugar (or Confectioner's Sugar)
  • 1 Egg
  • 40 gr (1/3 cup + 1 tsp) Almond Meal
  • 200 gr (1 1/3 cup) Plain / All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 Orange, zested (optional)
  • 3 Large Oranges – Juice and Zest (or the equivalent of 300 ml – 1 1/4 cup of Juice)
  • 4 Eggs
  • 60 gr (1/4 cup) Caster Sugar (or fine white sugar)
  • 25 gr (3 1/2 tbsp) Cornstarch
  • 115 gr (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter (soft)
  • 1 tsp Gelatine Powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Cream together soft butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add egg, almond meal, flour, and salt; mix to form dough.
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface, place in a greased tart pan, and trim excess.
  3. Blind bake with parchment paper and baking beans for 15 minutes. Remove and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
  4. For the filling, combine orange juice, zest, eggs, caster sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk until thickened. Stir in soft butter off heat.
  5. Pour filling into crust while warm; cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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