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French Orange Tart

A delightful dessert featuring zesty orange and a buttery crust, perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Pastry
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
  • 100 gr Unsalted Butter (very soft)
  • 40 gr Powdered Sugar (or Confectioner's Sugar)
  • 1 Egg Egg
  • 40 gr Almond Meal
  • 200 gr Plain / All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 Orange Orange, zested Optional but delicious
Orange Cream Filling
  • 3 Large Oranges Juice and Zest
  • 4 Eggs Eggs
  • 60 gr Caster Sugar (or fine white sugar)
  • 25 gr Cornstarch
  • 115 gr Unsalted Butter (soft)
  • 1 tsp Gelatine Powder Optional for a silky finish

Method
 

Making the Pastry
  1. In a bowl, beat together the very soft unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and almond meal, followed by the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Mix until it forms a dough.
  3. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Preparing the Orange Cream
  1. Zest your three large oranges and juice them.
  2. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and caster sugar until creamy, then add the orange juice, zest, cornstarch, and soft butter.
  3. Cook this mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens into a smooth cream.
  4. If desired, add the gelatine powder for a silky finish.
Baking the Tart
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out chilled pastry and place it in a tart tin. Trim the edges and prick with a fork.
  2. Bake the pastry for approximately 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Let it cool before ladling the Orange Cream into the crust.
  4. Refrigerate the tart to set.

Notes

Garnish with powdered sugar or whipped cream before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days covered to prevent absorbing odors.