Grapefruit Chess Tart

Health score
1%
Grapefruit Chess Tart
160 min.
12
329kcal

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Imagine a dessert that perfectly balances tangy and sweet flavors while offering a beautiful presentation—introducing the delightful Grapefruit Chess Tart! This stunning tart is not only a feast for the eyes but also a refreshing end to any meal, making it a perfect choice for gatherings and special occasions.

The combination of zesty grapefruit and a creamy filling creates a harmonious blend that tantalizes the taste buds. The tart crust, made from flaky piecrusts, provides a lovely contrast to the smooth and rich filling, ensuring every bite is a delightful experience. Garnished with fresh mint sprigs, this dessert is as visually appealing as it is delicious, giving your table a pop of color and freshness.

Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe is approachable yet impressive. With a total preparation and baking time of just over two hours, you can easily create this masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen. Serve it at your next dinner party, or enjoy it as a personal treat—either way, the Grapefruit Chess Tart is sure to be a hit.

So put on your apron and get ready to delight your family and friends with this scrumptious dessert that is both satisfying and unforgettable!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • large egg whites 
  • large egg yolks 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  •  pink grapefruit red
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 12 servings garnish: mint sprigs fresh
  • 14.1 oz piecrusts refrigerated
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream at room temperature
  • tablespoons cornmeal plain white

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Unroll piecrusts, and stack on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Roll piecrusts into a 14- x 10-inch oval. Fit piecrust into a lightly greased 12- x 8-inch rectangular tart pan with removable bottom; press into fluted edges. Trim off excess crust. Line piecrust with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
  4. Place pan on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 425 for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove weights and foil, and bake 7 to 8 more minutes or until browned. Cool completely on baking sheet on a wire rack (about 15 minutes). Reduce oven temperature to 30
  7. Meanwhile, grate zest from grapefruit to equal 1 tsp. Peel grapefruit; section over a bowl to catch juice, reserving 1/3 cup juice and segments separately. Reserve any remaining juice for another use.
  8. Whisk zest and salt into 1/3 cup juice.
  9. Whisk together egg whites and yolks in a large bowl until creamy and light in color; whisk in cream and butter.
  10. Stir together sugar, flour, and cornmeal in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk sugar mixture into egg mixture, one-third at a time, until blended.
  11. Whisk in grapefruit juice mixture. Spoon filling into cooled tart shell.
  12. Bake at 300 for 20 minutes; remove from oven, and arrange grapefruit sections on tart.
  13. Bake 30 to 35 more minutes or until fruit is browned and filling is set. Cool tart on a wire rack 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories329kcal
Protein5.35%
Fat45.93%
Carbs48.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.34
Glycemic Load
13.64
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
6.0334781978441%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Hesperetin
0.25mg
Naringenin
13.93mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:329.06kcal
16.45%
Fat:17.04g
26.21%
Saturated Fat:7.7g
48.1%
Carbohydrates:40.67g
13.56%
Net Carbohydrates:38.85g
14.13%
Sugar:19.97g
22.19%
Cholesterol:51.84mg
17.28%
Sodium:329.9mg
14.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.47g
8.93%
Vitamin A:836.73IU
16.73%
Vitamin C:13.69mg
16.59%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.78%
Folate:38.97µg
9.74%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.33%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.21%
Selenium:6.26µg
8.94%
Fiber:1.82g
7.28%
Iron:1.21mg
6.7%
Vitamin B3:1.18mg
5.89%
Phosphorus:58.24mg
5.82%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.31%
Potassium:132.43mg
3.78%
Magnesium:13.97mg
3.49%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.26%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.25%
Calcium:30.76mg
3.08%
Vitamin K:3.11µg
2.96%
Copper:0.05mg
2.74%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.37%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.08%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.44%
Source:My Recipes