Blood Orange Tart with Cardamom Pastry Cream

Blood oranges get their name from their deep red or burgundy-colored flesh, which is caused by the presence of anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant pigment.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Blood Orange Tart with Cardamom Pastry Cream

Cooking Method: Baking, Whisking Cuisine: French, Mediterranean Courses: Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Blood oranges
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 150 gram Butter
• 100 gram Granulated sugar
• 4 piece Egg yolks
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 6 piece Cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, and granulated sugar to make the tart crust. Mix until crumbly.
3. Press the crust mixture into a tart pan and bake for 15 minutes.
4. In a saucepan, heat the milk and cardamom pods over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
6. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
7. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
9. Pour the pastry cream into the baked tart crust and let it cool for 1 hour.
10. Slice the blood oranges and arrange them on top of the tart.
11. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the tart and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.