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Lemon Cranberry Tart

Lemon Cranberry Tart: A Refreshing Holiday Treat to Share

Enjoy a delightful Lemon Cranberry Tart this holiday season, balancing sweet-tart flavors for a perfect treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option
  • 2 cups Flour All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Milk Add more if dough feels too dry
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Infuses citrus flavor
For the Curd Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Frozen cranberries can also work
  • 1/2 cup Blood Orange Juice Use other oranges if needed
  • 1 tbsp Blood Orange Zest
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 2 whole Eggs
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 1/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Butter Cold for texture
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • food processor
  • saucepan
  • tart pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Lemon Curd by whisking together fresh lemon juice, sugar, and eggs in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  2. Make the Cranberry Curd by combining fresh cranberries, blood orange juice, and zest in a saucepan. Cook until cranberries burst and blend into a purée.
  3. Combine the cranberry purée with granulated sugar, eggs, yolks, and sea salt. Cook over low heat until thick.
  4. Strain the mixture over cold butter in a bowl and stir until integrated. Cool for about 30 minutes.
  5. Prepare the Crust by combining flour, powdered sugar, salt, and orange zest in a food processor. Add cold butter until mixed, then add milk to form dough.
  6. Parbake the crust at 375°F for 20 minutes, then remove weights and bake for an additional 10 minutes at 350°F until golden.
  7. Fill the cooled crust by layering cranberry curd and lemon curd, creating swirls.
  8. Final Bake: Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until set.
  9. Cool the tart at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool for at least 4 hours before serving to enhance flavors.

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