Orange Tart with Orange Cream and Pistachios

Vegetarian
Health score
11%
Orange Tart with Orange Cream and Pistachios
45 min.
6
545kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of citrusy freshness with our Orange Tart with Orange Cream and Pistachios. This gorgeous vegetarian treat is not only visually stunning but also a delicious way to enjoy the sweet and tangy flavors of navel oranges. Imagine a crispy, golden puff pastry that's been lovingly handcrafted and filled with a creamy orange-infused cream cheese mixture, creating a luxurious base for the vibrant orange slices that rest atop.

Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch paired with the refreshing juiciness of fresh oranges, while the sprinkle of chopped pistachios adds a delightful crunch and a hint of saltiness that beautifully balances the sweetness. Prepared in just 45 minutes, this tart is ideal for entertaining guests at a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a well-deserved dessert after a long day.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding, guaranteeing an impressive outcome that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Serve it at your next family gathering, and watch as it becomes the star of the show, delighting both young and old alike. With around 545 calories per serving, you can enjoy this delightful dish without the guilt, making it a sweet addition to your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup confectioners sugar 
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 
  • 11  navel oranges 
  • tablespoons roasted pistachios salted red shelled chopped (not dyed )
  •  puff pastry sheet frozen chilled thawed
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Unfold pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and roll out pastry with a floured rolling pin into a 12-inch square.
  3. Brush off excess flour from top and bottom of square and from work surface. Trim a 3/4-inch-wide strip from all sides of square and reserve. Put pastry square on a baking sheet and prick all over with a fork.
  4. Brush pastry square with some of egg and arrange 1 strip on each edge of pastry square, overlapping strips at corners, to form a raised edge around pastry, and trim overhang.
  5. Brush strips with some of egg, then sprinkle pastry evenly with granulated sugar.
  6. Bake in middle of oven until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Carefully slide pastry from baking sheet to a rack to cool, then gently flatten inner part of pastry with your palm if very puffed.
  7. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from 1 orange.
  8. Cut peel, including all white pith, from remaining 10 oranges with a sharp paring knife and cut each orange crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices in 1 layer between paper towels to drain briefly.
  9. Whisk together cream cheese, confectioners sugar, vanilla, salt, and orange juice and spread evenly over center of pastry, spreading it to raised edges.
  10. Arrange oranges, overlapping, on pastry and sprinkle with pistachios.

Nutrition Facts

Calories545kcal
Protein6.52%
Fat49.24%
Carbs44.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.52
Glycemic Load
13.4
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.623913034149%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.18mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Hesperetin
56.13mg
Naringenin
18.22mg
Luteolin
1.8mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:544.83kcal
27.24%
Fat:30.89g
47.52%
Saturated Fat:12.02g
75.1%
Carbohydrates:62.45g
20.82%
Net Carbohydrates:55.94g
20.34%
Sugar:32.69g
36.32%
Cholesterol:69.18mg
23.06%
Sodium:283.41mg
12.32%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.04%
100%
Protein:9.2g
18.4%
Vitamin C:151.83mg
184.04%
Folate:127.71µg
31.93%
Fiber:6.52g
26.07%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.72%
Vitamin A:1197.4IU
23.95%
Selenium:15.92µg
22.74%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.21%
Calcium:158.56mg
15.86%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.57%
Potassium:538.68mg
15.39%
Phosphorus:152.75mg
15.27%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.46%
Vitamin B3:2.87mg
14.34%
Magnesium:42.23mg
10.56%
Vitamin B5:1.03mg
10.26%
Copper:0.19mg
9.64%
Iron:1.67mg
9.28%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.17%
Vitamin K:7.39µg
7.04%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.16%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.62%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious