Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on traditional desserts with this Cranberry Curd Tart Recipe. Bursting with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the bright notes of orange juice, this stunning dessert sits atop a spiced gingersnap crust that adds a delightful crunch. Perfect for holidays or any gathering, this tart not only captivates with its vibrant colors but also offers a refreshing flavor profile that will impress your guests. Whether served plain or topped with whipped cream or sugared cranberries, this tart is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (340g) fresh cranberries
- ½ cup (120mL) fresh orange juice
- zest of one orange
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature and cut into 4 slices)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 and ½ cups (150g) crushed gingersnap cookies (about 25 cookies)
- ⅓ cup (67g) firmly packed light or dark brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). For the crust, combine crushed gingersnap cookies, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ground ginger in a bowl. Mix in melted butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-inch tart pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Cool.
- For the cranberry curd, cook fresh cranberries, orange juice, and granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the cranberries burst (about 10 minutes). Blend until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, softened butter, zest, and salt. Gradually add the cranberry mixture while whisking continuously.
- Pour the cranberry curd into the pre-baked crust and bake for another 20–25 minutes until set. Cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg