Cranberry Orange Curd Tart: A Delightful Holiday Treat!
A delicious tart featuring a creamy cranberry orange curd filling, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made tart shell
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat until cranberries burst.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs. Gradually add the cranberry mixture to the eggs, stirring constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth.
- Pour the curd into the pre-made tart shell.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter tart, adjust the sugar to taste.
- Can be served with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg