Cream Tart with Oranges, Honey, and Toasted-Almond Crust

Health score
4%
Cream Tart with Oranges, Honey, and Toasted-Almond Crust
45 min.
8
326kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Cream Tart with Oranges, Honey, and Toasted-Almond Crust—a delightful dessert that beautifully balances richness and freshness. Imagine sinking your fork into a luscious, creamy filling made from velvety custard and whipped cream, perfectly complemented by the natural sweetness of honey and the zesty aroma of fresh oranges.

The tart crust, crafted from finely ground toasted almonds and all-purpose flour, provides a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the smooth filling. This dessert isn't just a feast for the taste buds; it's also a visual delight. The bright orange segments atop the tart offer a pop of color that is sure to impress your guests.

Perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply want to treat yourself after a long day, this tart will leave everyone asking for seconds. Plus, with a preparation time of just 45 minutes and a chilling period to allow the flavors to meld, it fits seamlessly into your busy schedule. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that combines elegance with simplicity—this Cream Tart is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of flavor!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup flour 
  • servings butter unsalted diced chilled melted for pan plus 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick
  • 4.5 teaspoons cornstarch 
  • large egg yolk 
  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.3 teaspoon gelatin powder plain unflavored
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • servings honey 
  •  cranberry-orange relish 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt (scant)
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • teaspoons water 
  • 0.8 cup almonds whole cooled toasted
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Brush melted butter over bottom(not sides) of 9-inch-diameter tart pan withremovable bottom. Blend flour, almonds,sugar, and salt in processor until nuts arefinely ground.
  2. Add 6 tablespoons dicedbutter. Blend until mixture resembles coarsemeal.
  3. Add yolk. Blend until dough comestogether in moist clumps. Press doughevenly onto bottom and up sides of pan.Pierce dough all over with fork. Freeze untilfirm, at least 30 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead. Keep frozen.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  5. Bake crust untildeep golden brown (crust will puff slightly),about 18 minutes.
  6. Transfer crust to rack andcool completely.
  7. Place 2teaspoons water in small cup.
  8. Sprinklegelatin over.
  9. Let stand until gelatin softens,10 to 12 minutes.
  10. Whisk yolks, sugar, cornstarch, andorange peel in medium bowl to blend. Bringmilk to simmer in heavy medium saucepanover medium heat. Gradually whisk hot milkinto yolk mixture. Return to same saucepan.
  11. Whisk until custard thickens and boils,about 2 minutes.
  12. Remove from heat.
  13. Addgelatin mixture and whisk until dissolvedand custard is smooth.
  14. Transfer custard to another mediumbowl.
  15. Let cool to room temperature, stirringoccasionally, about 30 minutes (custard willbe very thick).
  16. Beat cream in medium bowl until peaksform.
  17. Whisk custard until smooth. Foldwhipped cream into custard in 3 additions.
  18. Transfer filling to crust. Chill tart until fillingsets, at least 3 hours and up to 8 hours.
  19. Cut 1/3 inch off top and bottom of eachorange. Stand 1 orange on flat end.
  20. Cutoff all peel and pith, following contour offruit. Working over bowl, cut betweenmembranes, releasing orange segments.
  21. Gently slide tip of small knife betweencrust and sides of pan to loosen crust. Pushup tart pan bottom, releasing tart.
  22. Cut tart into wedges.
  23. Transfer toplates. Arrange several orange segmentsatop each wedge of tart; drizzle with honeyand serve.
  24. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories326kcal
Protein8.86%
Fat52.19%
Carbs38.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.23
Glycemic Load
16.47
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.797391308391%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
13.39mg
Naringenin
7.58mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
0.35mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:325.51kcal
16.28%
Fat:19.54g
30.06%
Saturated Fat:7.91g
49.41%
Carbohydrates:32.81g
10.94%
Net Carbohydrates:29.61g
10.77%
Sugar:19.14g
21.27%
Cholesterol:123.02mg
41.01%
Sodium:270.97mg
11.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.46g
14.92%
Vitamin C:26.26mg
31.83%
Vitamin E:4.01mg
26.77%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.66%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.59%
Phosphorus:158.28mg
15.83%
Selenium:10.78µg
15.4%
Folate:55.41µg
13.85%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.17%
Fiber:3.2g
12.78%
Vitamin A:626.26IU
12.53%
Magnesium:49.13mg
12.28%
Calcium:117.71mg
11.77%
Copper:0.19mg
9.61%
Potassium:273.93mg
7.83%
Iron:1.38mg
7.66%
Vitamin D:1.03µg
6.88%
Vitamin B3:1.37mg
6.85%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.53%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.09%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.05%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.42%
Source:Epicurious