Description
This Orange Almond Tart combines a nutty almond base with a luscious orange cream filling. Topped with fresh orange slices and almond flakes, it’s a fresh and elegant dessert for any season.
Ingredients
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Tart Shell:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tbsp cold water
Filling:
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Orange slices + slivered almonds for topping
Instructions
- Make tart shell by combining flour, sugar, and butter. Mix until crumbly. Add yolk and water to form dough. Chill 30 mins.
- Roll out dough, press into tart tin, and bake blind at 375°F for 15 mins.
- Mix filling ingredients. Pour into baked crust.
- Top with oranges and almonds. Bake 20–25 mins until set.
- Cool and serve.
Notes
Use blood oranges for a stunning twist. Serve with whipped cream or crème fraîche.