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Cranberry Orange Tart Recipe

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This Cranberry Orange Tart is the perfect blend of tart cranberries and sweet citrusy orange in a buttery crust. With its vibrant color, balanced flavor, and elegant finish, it’s a holiday dessert showstopper that’s easy to make and sure to impress.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • Granulated sugar
  • Salt
  • Ice water
  • Fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Orange zest
  • Orange juice
  • Cornstarch
  • Egg yolk
  • Heavy cream (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
  3. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out dough, press into tart pan, trim edges, and chill again.
  5. Prebake crust with pie weights at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
  6. Simmer cranberries, orange juice, zest, and sugar until cranberries burst and mixture thickens.
  7. Stir cornstarch with water and add to mixture. Cook until glossy and thick.
  8. Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth top.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes to set the filling.
  10. Cool completely. Garnish with whipped cream or sugared cranberries if desired.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
  • Crust Tip: Always blind bake to avoid a soggy bottom.
  • Variations: Try a graham cracker crust, add lemon zest, or swirl in cream cheese for richness.
  • Serving Tip: Best served at room temperature or slightly warmed.

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