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Blood Orange Tart

Blood Orange Tart
Blood Orange Tart

Ingredients and Weight:

  1. Graham Cracker crust (9-inch): 1 pre-made package (available in supermarkets)
  2. Blood oranges: 4 large ones (fresh)
  3. Heavy cream: 1 cup
  4. Sugar: ⅓ cup
  5. Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
  6. Butter: 3 tbsp (for sautéing)
  7. Flaky sea salt: a sprinkle

Preparation Time:

  1. Preparation Time: 30 minutes
  2. Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Make the graham cracker crust according to the package instructions and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. While the crust is baking, juice the blood oranges and separate the pulp from the juice using a sieve.
  4. In a small saucepan, mix the juice, sugar, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, then set aside to cool.
  5. In another pan, melt the butter and sauté the blood orange pulp until tender. Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
  6. When both the juice mixture and the blood orange pulp are cool, spread the pulp on the crust and pour the juice mixture over it.
  7. Beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and spread on top of the tart as a topping.
  8. Garnish with fresh blood orange slices and serve chilled.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 equal portions) Calories: Approx. 400kcal, Fat: 28g, Carbs: 40g, Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

  1. Unique flavor combination of sweet and sour with a citrusy kick from blood oranges.
  2. The combination of fresh blood oranges with a rich cream topping gives it a luxurious feel.
  3. The flaky sea salt adds a contrasting flavor that enhances the citrusy taste of the blood oranges.

User Comments:

  1. "The combination of flavors was amazing! The blood oranges were fresh and added a unique touch to the dessert."
  2. "The cream topping was so smooth and creamy, paired perfectly with the tartness of the blood oranges."
  3. "The dish was a bit messy to assemble, but the end result was well worth it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

  1. Be sure to use fresh blood oranges for the best flavor and texture.
  2. Do not overcook the juice mixture or it may become too thick and difficult to spread on the tart.
  3. For an even richer flavor, you can add a few drops of orange liqueur or Grand Marnier to the juice mixture or cream topping.