Citrus Tart

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

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Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Citrus Tart, a perfect dessert that brings a burst of sunshine to your table. This vegetarian treat is not only visually stunning but also a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With a zesty filling made from fresh lemon and orange juices, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the richness of cream, this tart is a celebration of citrus in every bite.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves 8, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, family dinners, or a special occasion. The buttery, flaky crust provides the perfect base for the luscious filling, while the addition of grated zests enhances the aromatic experience, inviting you to savor each mouthful. The tart is not overly sweet, allowing the natural tanginess of the citrus to shine through, making it a refreshing end to any meal.

Whether you choose to dust it with confectioners' sugar or top it with fresh raspberries and orange zest, this Citrus Tart is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that is as delightful to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup heavy cream 
  • tablespoon heavy cream 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh (from 4 lemons)
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 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