Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Crust
- In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, almond flour, salt, and orange zest. Pulse until well mixed. Add chilled butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in egg yolk and cold water until dough comes together. Wrap in plastic and chill for 15-60 minutes.
Blind Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease tart pan and roll out dough on a floured surface, fitting it into the pan. Chill for 30 minutes. Line with parchment, fill with weights, and bake for 12-15 minutes. Remove weights and bake until golden brown, then cool completely.
Make the Curd
- Heat the juice of fresh oranges in a saucepan until warm. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, superfine sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually whisk in orange juice, return to saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in gelatin, let cool slightly.
Fill the Tart
- Pour the cooled orange curd into the tart shell, smoothing the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight.
Prepare Whipped Cream
- Whip heavy cream in a bowl until it starts to thicken. Add sugar and orange bitters, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
Serve
- Garnish your Classic Orange Tart with whipped cream, fresh orange segments, or chopped pistachios. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure chilled butter is thoroughly cold for a flaky crust. Blind baking is essential for even cooking.
