Citrus Tart

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Citrus Tart
45 min.
8
386kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dessert that will brighten up your table? This Citrus Tart is the perfect choice! With its tangy lemon and orange filling, this tart offers a burst of citrusy goodness that perfectly balances sweetness and zest. The buttery, crisp pastry shell adds the ideal crunch, creating a delightful contrast to the smooth and creamy citrus filling. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just as a sweet treat after dinner, this dessert is sure to impress.

What makes this Citrus Tart so irresistible is the combination of fresh lemon and orange juices, along with their zests, giving it a fragrant, refreshing aroma that fills the air as it bakes. The rich creaminess of the filling, paired with a hint of vanilla and a touch of salt, creates a balanced and indulgent flavor profile. Plus, with its vegetarian-friendly ingredients, this dessert can be enjoyed by everyone at the table.

In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a beautiful, golden-brown tart that’s not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious treat for the taste buds. Top it with some fresh raspberries and a dusting of powdered sugar for that extra touch of elegance. Serve it chilled for a cool, refreshing dessert that’s perfect for warm weather, or enjoy it at room temperature for a cozy indulgence. Whatever the occasion, this Citrus Tart is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoon cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh (from 4 lemons)
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.5 cup navel oranges fresh (from 2 navel oranges)
  • teaspoons orange zest grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cooled melted (1 stick)
  • 0.3 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Whisk flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add butter and vanilla. Stir with a fork just until a soft dough forms.
  3. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan. Press pastry onto bottom and up sides of pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Arrange rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 375F. Line tart shell with parchment, fill with pie weights.
  5. Bake until sides start to turn golden, about 20 minutes.
  6. Remove pan from oven; remove parchment and pie weights. Prick shell all over with a fork and bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. Brush with heavy cream to seal any cracks.
  8. Let cool.
  9. Make filling: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, orange and lemon juices, cream, and orange and lemon zests.
  10. Set pan on a large, foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Carefully pour filling into shell and bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes (do not let filling turn brown).
  11. Let cool to room temperature, or refrigerate to serve later. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
  12. Serve topped with raspberries and orange zest, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories386kcal
Protein6.68%
Fat43.34%
Carbs49.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.9
Glycemic Load
32.6
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.8134782936262%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.74mg
Hesperetin
4.46mg
Naringenin
0.94mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:385.94kcal
19.3%
Fat:18.93g
29.12%
Saturated Fat:10.92g
68.25%
Carbohydrates:49.12g
16.37%
Net Carbohydrates:48.24g
17.54%
Sugar:33g
36.66%
Cholesterol:159.67mg
53.22%
Sodium:122.77mg
5.34%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.04%
100%
Protein:6.57g
13.14%
Selenium:16.92µg
24.17%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.5%
Vitamin C:13.07mg
15.84%
Folate:58.06µg
14.52%
Vitamin A:720.56IU
14.41%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.02%
Phosphorus:96.9mg
9.69%
Iron:1.52mg
8.42%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.46%
Vitamin D:1.02µg
6.82%
Vitamin B5:0.66mg
6.6%
Vitamin B3:1.25mg
6.27%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.42%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.35%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.14%
Zinc:0.6mg
4.01%
Calcium:38.43mg
3.84%
Fiber:0.88g
3.52%
Potassium:113.7mg
3.25%
Copper:0.06mg
3.18%
Magnesium:11.37mg
2.84%
Vitamin K:1.51µg
1.44%
Source:My Recipes