Description
This vibrant Cranberry Curd Tart is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors, featuring a buttery crust filled with silky cranberry curd. A stunning dessert for the holidays or any special occasion, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tart Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2–3 tbsp ice water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Cranberry Curd:
- 12 oz (340g) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) orange juice (or water)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
Make the Tart Crust:
- In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt until combined. Add cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough starts to come together.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and press it into a tart pan. Trim the edges and chill for another 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the crust with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
Prepare the Cranberry Curd:
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and zest. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst (about 10 minutes).
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.
- Whisk in egg yolks and return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and whisk in butter until smooth. Let the curd cool slightly.
Assemble the Tart:
- Pour the cranberry curd into the cooled tart shell and smooth the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
Notes
- For extra decoration, garnish with sugared cranberries, orange zest, or a dollop of whipped cream.
- The curd can be made 1 day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cranberry Curd Tart, Holiday Dessert, Tangy Tart, Festive Recipe